Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) took aim at the partisan “bickering” in Washington in his remarks at the convention in Charlotte Wednesday.
Tonight, I cannot speak to you without acknowledging that the bickering and brinksmanship we see too often in our politics is advantaging no party, but weakening our nation. We can be fervent in our disagreements without being factitious with our beliefs.
Cleaver said Congress is unable to do its job under the conditions forced by Republicans:
Congress is unable to do the work of the American people because too many politicians believe that compromise means capitulation. This must change, because just as bees cannot sting and make honey at the same time, members of Congress cannot simultaneously make passionate enemies and expect political progress.
