I am not sure if I'm communicating very clearly my thoughts on the subject. I am no stranger to negotiation and compromise.
What I am suggesting here is that the country needs and deserves a leader who rather than getting behind public opinion actually leads public opinion. By leading public opinion and gaining support during the campaign for major programs he/she will when assuming the Presidency have the power of the people behind the agenda and be able to push the legislation through Congress. If negotiations are necessary let them be from a position of strength.
Edit: maybe we could make this the new Democratic Party slogan: Democrats were not as far right as the Republicans but we're willing to negotiate"
