Whether you agree with former Sen. Simpson's political beliefs or not; you would have to agree that he comes from an era when men stood for something and not behind something or someone. There were times when he and Ted Kennedy, Orin Hatch, Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici all worked together on some legislation because it was good for the country. Sure Simpson has said some things in the past that have irritated liberals and moderates; but you knew he was trying to be fair and never closed his mind to compromise. That is what the Senate was intended for.... Compromise.... Get things done for the better of the people. Today more politicians need to stand for something and not behind their rich - fat cat benefactors. Maybe it is better to lose an election instead of losing your integrity. The people of this country have to make that decision when they vote - the only special interest of any politician should be the people who voted them in - not the purse. We are electing men and women to represent our interests; not racehorses....
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