Every once in awhile, radical centrism makes a trendy return to American political discourse. From the presidential campaign of Ross Perot, to the lackluster launch of the vapid “No Labels” campaign, to the equally yawn-worthy “Reformocon” movement, the romantic ideal of Americans putting aside their differences and coming together to develop real, pragmatic solutions to the country’s biggest problems enchants the commentariat class. These panegyrics to moderation usually emerge after congressional congestion gets in the way of ambitious legislation. When Congress fails to, say, overhaul the health care system or simplify the tax code, certain pundits, paying tribute to the cordiality of yesteryear, will scribble out sanctimonious essays on the fading spirit of civic togetherness. The newest attempt comes via two well-known operatives: Bill Galston of the Brookings Institution and Weekly Standard founder Bill Kristol. The perfect encapsulations...(Read Full Article)