My Politics in a Nutshell

While my feelings on individual issues may lean one way or another, this quote by John Avlon, author of "Independent Nation: How Centrists Can Change American Politics" (stolen from a CNN article about the Democratic loss in Massachusetts) speaks to me!

"Independents like the checks and balances of divided government. They dislike the ideological arrogance and legislative overreach that comes when one party
controls both the White House and Congress. That's what you're seeing."

Seriously, it's all about balance. One party in complete control is never a good thing.