Attitude Quote by Leon Panetta
“Today, I think the attitude is that governing is not necessarily good politics, and the result is that it's much more partisan and much more divided.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on governance, 2020
He argues that politics has become overly partisan, reducing effective governance.
In simple terms: Politics is too divided, hurting good policies.
Seek common ground over partisan wins.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislation
- bipartisan cooperation
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives drive partisan behavior?
- How can institutions encourage collaboration?
He may oversimplify complex issues as merely partisan.