There was an interesting op-ed in the WSJ yesterday by Fred Barnes (I think), who claimed the the inside-the-Beltway Republicans generally wish to take the “wait and see” approach, while the outside-the-Beltway Republicans (and Tea Partiers) feel differently.
I certainly see both sides. But it seems that everytime a Dem opens his mouth they look silly. Obama with the “dog” comment, Gibbs with the “economic” comment, Reid with the “jobs arent my fault” comment. I say give them the mic and let them keep talking.
I don’t want fence sitters to see the Repubs working compromises with the Rats ... and have them say “this new cooperation could work, lets not change anything.”