Spirit of Compromise Could Help Solve Immigration, Boost U.S. Economy

Published: November 15, 2012

KSL
November 14, 2012

Less than a week after the 2012 election, our national debate has shifted from one where we choose between two candidates, to one where we discuss paths forward on issues that impact our lives. For that we can all be thankful.

After such a long and grueling campaign season, we the American voters, in our infinite wisdom, decided to keep things exactly as they were: a Republican House, a Democratic Senate and President Barak Obama in the White House.

They say the definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result. But I choose to believe the message sent to our elected officials was this: get something done, already.

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