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What does it mean?
An observer suggests a leader should move to the political center.
In plain terms
The leader should be more moderate.
What can you take from it?
Political success often requires moderation.

Where it applies

  • campaigns
  • legislative strategy
  • governance

Putting it to work

  • assess voters
  • find middle ground
  • adjust messaging

Questions to consider

  • Why move to the center?
  • What is lost by compromising?

Another view

Ideals may conflict with pragmatic centrism.

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