The Dems have the 'big tent'. Repubs want to whitewash their party of all but those in lockstep. See: Tom Delay

Well, that's what 'big tent' means. Today's GOP doesn't want moderate Republicans.

Sometimes. At least the Democrats welcome a variety of view within the party. The GOP tread moderates of then own with disdain, or openly act to lose them elections. Perhaps McDonnell of VA will prove to be an actual moderate and set a new path of 'big tent' in the GOP. This 'power for power's sake' while forsaking their stated principles once in power has left egg on the GOP. It's pretty sad to have watched unfold, and sadder yet for the country.

I know right wingers or leaners on DR think I'm an ultrapartisan. They couldn't be more wrong. We NEED a strong two party system, but the GOP have proven their spots were painted on and thus not worth a vote among me or anyone I know - even long time registered Republicans.

ANDY

From what I've read most of America is moderate. But, of course, it's those on the far right and far left who make all the news. The media loves a dirty headline. They don't want bipartisanship. That would be bad for their business. That's my view.

Man, I really hope, regardless of whatever the news wants to report, that this tone in Washington can moderate. As Obama put it today about jobs: "We need to care about their jobs, not our own.

Andy, I'm gonna call it a night for a bit. We're getting a once-in-30-years snowstorm here in Nashville. They're saying as much as 6". I have my snowboard and toboggan out and a long hill in front of my house. See ya later. Looks like no one's going anywhere here for a couple days at least. FUN!!