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If the American people feel strongly about these issues and they push hard, and they reward or don't reward members of Congress with their votes, if they reject sort of uncompromising positions or sharp partisanship or always looking out for the next election, and they reward folks who are trying to find common ground, then I think you'll see behavior in Congress change.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Holds a News Conference
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On the other hand, it means that the leaders of big parties will always be looking out to advance their own influence, often at the expense of the president, not to mention the public interest.
ECONOMIST: Suck it and see
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You should always come out looking for the win but it was a good effort at the end.
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