As governor, Mr Johnson showed that a non-ideological, pragmatic libertarianism can work as a governing philosophy.

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So when reading the work of an ideological opponent, try to do so with a sympathetic eye.

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His hourlong speech demonstrated the wide ideological gulf between the parties, even as Republicans work to reposition themselves after the 2012 presidential election defeat by taking pains to show they are attuned to the struggles of low-income and middle-class Americans.

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It is often said that there are two Republican parties: the congressional one in Washington, which is ideological, hard-edged and divisive, and the state Republicans (especially the governors), who are pragmatic, non-ideological, focused on social issues and willing to work with anyone to get things done.

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But rather than listen to you and put folks back to work, Republicans in the House spent the past couple days picking partisan ideological fights.

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At the start of the 21st century, it is clear that the world is engaged in a great ideological struggle, between extremists who use terror as a weapon to create fear, and moderate people who work for peace.

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