MAYBE OBAMA CAN REALLY DIMINISH THE POLARIZATION

I have my doubts because of the talk radio gasbags, the Fundies and the fact the most of the GOP left in Congress aren't moderates, but Ron Brownstein¹ thinks Obama can win over VOTERS who aren't rabid wingers by some fairly painless steps:

1) Nominate/appoint a non-crazy GOP like Hagel to some important position
2) Pass some bills that have bi-partisan support, like SCHIP

¹A Hard-Headed Strategy Of Inclusion
Reaching beyond his core supporters is Obama's best hope of advancing his policy agenda.
by Ronald Brownstein

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008