- Americans are more divided along partisan lines than ever. They yearn for politicians who are willing to compromise to achieve results. This is the paradox at the heart of modern politics. What is a politician to do in the face of these seemingly irreconcilable urges? http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/our-political-paradox-and-why-we-cant-get-along/2012/06/07/gjqahp0jlv_story.html 19 comments moderatepolitics