NYTIMES (E.J. Dionne Jr.) - Democrats Pull Back From the Edge of Disaster. Again.
It seems that centrists and the left can work the pragmatic side of the street.
AMERICANTHINKER - The real reason Trump agreed to the MOU
By W.A. Eliot Trump—ever the pragmatist—recognized that the military needs a little time to restock its shelves before resuming the fight.
WASHINGTONPOST (Erin Cox) - Black voters, divided on progressives, are pivotal in Michigan Senate primary
A disruptor or a pragmatist? In Tuesday's contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, Democrats weigh whether to remake the political system or work within it.
AMERICANTHINKER - Abraham Lincoln: Conservative And Pragmatist
Photo Credit: George Peter Alexander Healy Despite the polarized age in which he lived, Lincoln displayed wisdom and moderation in both word and deed.
NYTIMES (Ian Austen) - Louise Arbour Named as Canada’s Governor General
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s appointment of Louise Arbour, a former Supreme Court justice, as governor general, sends a message beyond Canada.
NYTIMES (Campbell Robertson) - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger Stressed Pragmatism, But Politics Hound Her
Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.
NYTIMES (Campbell Robertson) - A Governor Who Stressed Pragmatism Is Hounded by Politics
Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has emphasized practical governance as her brand, but the political fight over redistricting has dominated her term so far.
NYTIMES (Vivian Nereim) - A Leaner Saudi Arabia Turns From Grandiose Plans to Pragmatism
A decade after Mohammed bin Salman unveiled his “Vision 2030” program to transform the country’s economy, the kingdom is facing financial strains and reassessing its trajectory.
NYTIMES (Ian Austen) - As Carney Seeks New Alliances for Canada, He Looks Away on Human Rights
Canada’s prime minister chooses pragmatism in a turbulent world, which means doing business with countries that do not share Canada’s democratic values. Some critics see this as weakness.
AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Mamdani charms Trump, pushes housing and gets ICE detainee released
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had what he called a "productive" meeting with President Trump on Thursday, charming the president with a mocked-up tabloid newspaper featuring his likeness. Why it matters: Mamdani and Trump have developed an unexpected, made-for-TV relationship despite their vast political differences. - The democratic socialist mayor and the Republican president had a shockingly cordial White House meeting in November, and have even texted back and forth since then . - Now Mamdani is trying to use their bond to help him deliver on his promises to make housing and daily life in New York more affordable. Zoom in: In their previously unannounced get-together Thursday, Mamdani presented Trump with a proposal to build…