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To: Impy; fieldmarshaldj; NFHale; stephenjohnbanker; BillyBoy

Serious question here: Was there ever an actual period(s) of bipartisanship in American history.

WW2 maybe?

I can remember POTUS’s from RR to today and can’t think of...any...examples of “working together”.


29 posted on 12/03/2017 8:29:48 AM PST by GOPsterinMA (I'm with Steve McQueen: I live my life for myself and answer to nobody.)
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To: GOPsterinMA; Impy; BillyBoy; stephenjohnbanker; NFHale; campaignPete R-CT; Dr. Sivana

Media definition of “Bipartisanship” = When Republicans vote for extremist leftist moonbat Democrat bills.

“The word bipartisan usually means some larger-than-usual deception is being carried out.” — George Carlin


30 posted on 12/03/2017 9:21:41 AM PST by fieldmarshaldj ("It's Slappin' Time !")
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>> Serious question here: Was there ever an actual period(s) of bipartisanship in American history. WW2 maybe? I can remember POTUS’s from RR to today and can’t think of...any...examples of “working together”. <<

"The era of good feelings" during James Monroe's presidency is probably the best example I can think of, but that goes all the way back to the 1820s. He was virtually unopposed for a second term and Congress pretty much agreed on all legislation during that time period. However, it wasn't really a two party system being "bipartisan", but more of a one-party system since the Federalists collapsed and basically the only elected officials at the time were Democratic Republicans. It became a two-party system again when they had infighting amongst themselves, leading to a breakaway group called the "National Republicans". They eventually became the Whigs, and the remaining "Democratic Republicans" eventually became Democrats.

32 posted on 12/03/2017 11:58:09 AM PST by BillyBoy (Impeach Obama? Yes We Can!)
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