Reply #18: Isn't it sad that this has to be explained? [View All]

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A bipartisan cabinet marginalizes the republican opposition. You get the moderate republicans, who are open to compromises, to work with your administration.

This would appear obvious to most people. Even if there are only 10 Republicans and only 5 Rep policies that you want to keep/see implemented, that is a highly effective tool in marginalizing the rabid idiots that are growing even more insane as they realize their grasp in the Repub party is growing weaker by the day.

Folks in this thread have mentioned Snowe, Lugar, Hagel and Collins. These are exactly the type of folks that Obama should (and more than likely will) work with. I remember when Chafee openly admitted he hadn't voted for Bush in 2004. It would also be a good idea to have these moderates in high positions in Obama's administration as well. The right wing fringe has to be made to see that their policies go against the will and principles of the vast majority of Americans and that only by dragging themselves into the 21st century, will they play ANY role in the governing of this nation.