It's that mix of passion and pragmatism that Feingold hopes will appeal to Democratic voters looking for a fresh-faced truth-teller come 2008. Feingold's career has been defined by his crusader nature, but it's his skills as a conciliator -- with conviction -- that may be most important for his hopes of capturing his party's nomination.
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- What does it mean?
- Feingold aims to combine passion and pragmatism to win voters.
- In plain terms
- He mixes passion and pragmatism to appeal to voters.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance passion with practical skills to win support.
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Questions to consider
- What traits make a candidate viable?
- How do passion and pragmatism coexist?
Another view
Balancing conviction with compromise can alienate core supporters.
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