A step towards bipartisanship?

The senate's newest Republican member, Scott Brown, chose to side with the Democrats this week on a new bill directed towards job creation. Although the issue is pretty moderate, he joins only four other Republicans in his support. "I hope my vote today is a strong step toward restoring bipartisanship in Washington," Brown said in a statement. During the highly hyped election that he eventually won, he spoke of how he was not entirely devoted to Republicans on all issues.

I think this is an excellent way to (hopefully) begin some bipartisan efforts in congress. I'm tired of hearing both sides criticize one another, and optimistic about Brown's choice. I hope it sets the stage for more compromise in Washington. Obama called it a "major step forward" and has also promised to continue to incorporate Republicans into the creation of the bill.

The job creation bill proposes a $15 billion package of tax cuts and highway spending. It's also a good example of Keynesian economics, (government intervention during an economic crisis), on a more nerdy note!