Posted Jul. 12, 2010

Former Rep. E. Clay Shaw warns of the growing threat of partisan politics:

"In recent years we have seen very little bipartisanship as the parties have drifted further apart to the left and the right. Across the aisle, friendships are rare as the members work less in Washington (the three day work week is the norm) as they now spend more time campaigning than working for us. Spouses are now encouraged to stay home and campaign rather that live with the member in DC. Friendships between families across party lines are all too rare.

The American people are now expressing themselves in opposition to party extremism by registering as independents. This party exodus of the moderates will no doubt result in a louder voice of the far left and the right within the party structure which could give rise to a third party, which would, in my opinion, do harm to our political system."

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