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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui
Though I think it's fair to say the health care plans indicate how far the compromise will go. Starting at let's do a public opinion vs. starting at M4A may end up leading to a different result after negotiations are completed.
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True, the old, "start high" negotiation tactic.
But there's also more to enacting legislation. If Sanders wants 10 and Mayor Pete and Klobuchar and Biden want 7, who is more likely to get 4 or 5? Sanders just because he started higher? Then why not start at 20? Or would it be those more willing to compromise on other things, who can forge better relationships, can selectively use executive power in productive ways, etc. I have no idea. They don't talk about this much.