Americans are so deeply cynical about Washington that the only way to build support from a broad bipartisan set of voters is to err on the side of the boldest possible reforms. Watering down reform does not strengthen support from Republican, Democrat, or Independent voters. It only fuels their cynicism.
Perriello discusses the need for bold reforms to combat voter cynicism towards Washington.
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