'Unite the American people'
USA Today | September 18, 2008
By Barack Obama
The only way to end the petty partisanship that has consumed Washington for so long and make a difference in the lives of ordinary Americans is by bringing Republicans and Democrats together to get things done. That's what I've done throughout over a decade in public office. In Illinois, I reached across the aisle to put a $100 million tax cuts into the pockets of hard-working families. I worked with leaders in both parties to double the number of charter schools in Chicago. And I opposed members of my party to pass the first major ethics reform in 25 years, ending the outrage of politicians pocketing campaign contributions for personal use.
