Amy Gutmann and Dennis F. Thompson: The Spirit of Compromise




We The People Podcasts show

Summary: Will members of Congress change their minds about compromise, or do voters need to change the members of Congress? Eminent political thinkers Amy Gutmann and Dennis F. Thompson speak with NBC’s Andrea Mitchell about their forthcoming book "The Spirit of Compromise: Why Governing Demands It and Campaigning Undermines It," which explores whether government leaders can overcome partisan divides for the benefit of all citizens. Questions or comments? Write: programs@constitutioncenter.org.