[Archie Bunker on steroids]

We can't do this without the help of the people across the aisle

I would prefer gridlock over reaching across the aisle. Compromising means you have to let them get some things that they want in order to get your agenda passed. 100% of what the left wants is contrary to my most central core values.

[Dave W]

Reagan always said that getting 70% of something is better than getting zero percent. We'll come back later and get the rest.

Have no doubt, Romney will be a compromiser, but he will be better than what we have.

[fortheDeclaration]

The key is making them compromise with you, you not compromising with them.