[madprof98]

It is politically wise to stay away from polarizing positions if you want to win elections.

And once people realize you don't stand for anything at all, they'll be energized to come out and vote for you. Good thinking.

[Semper]

It is politically wise to stay away from polarizing positions if you want to win elections.

And once people realize you don't stand for anything at all, they'll be energized to come out and vote for you. Good thinking.

There are plenty of issues which are not socially polarizing: jobs, defense, scientific research, sound monetary policy, realistic legal immigration policy, etc.

Just because you don't want accommodate political opponents by fixating on socially divisive, politically loosing issues does not in any way mean you stand for nothing.