Independent Voters, Centrists Turning Away From Progressive Agenda

In this morning's TNT column, I take a look at recent polling data and discuss the implications for our state and local governments. Please read the whole thing. Here's a snippet.

As the president and Congressional leaders have ventured into virtually every area of American life – health care, education, industrial policy, finance – the national debate both overshadows and shapes state and local politics. Their aggressive intervention raises the stakes for policymakers in our state.

... Economic recovery remains voters’ top priority. They want to know that lawmakers share their concern. Proceed with caution, they say, much is at risk. Don’t gamble with our futures.

They are properly skeptical of untested policies with high costs and uncertain benefits.

Thoughts?