Our system of governance needs careful examination. Without a Centrist Party it is too easy for politicians to spin their message for the primary, spin back to the center for the general election (by re-characterizing their message) and after winning, spin back to their special interest base or worse, obscure their true intent in the fog of politics.

Consider the following:

• Special Interests
• Spinning
• Politics
  

Representation

If the interests of the people are to be better represented, then the vote needs to reflect the choice and needs of the people, not personal agendas or special interests.

Due to the size and nature of our country, its strength and thereby responsibility, as well as the intentions of our forefathers in the Constitution of the United States, a fully empowered direct democracy is likely not feasible for America, and may not even be wise for America. While this point is debatable, it should also be considered.

Campaign reform needs to be examined more realistically. There are indications that the campaign reform that has occured may not be inline with the intentions of the framers of the constitution. It will take a centrist party or a body that is independent to better gage the methods of interpretation in order to determine the degree to which this has strayed form common sense. The Centrist Party will present arguments on this in the future when the issues have been more fully examined.

By creating a more direct connection between the people and the issues, the administration can transform from controlling issues and agendas, to administrating the issues, which is the job of governance. In a stronger direct democracy, the will of the people, combined with the needs of the nation, may have more potential to become the healthy driving force behind the direction of the country. At the same time, one must consider that a complete direct democracy could erode the potential for strength. Balance and wisdom must be our guide.