Quote by Eliot Spitzer

The reality of split government puts a premium on creativity within the administration. President Obama needs to put the right people in charge of the agencies and then have them push the bounds of administrative power to change policy through those agencies. President Obama has a pretty good track record of this.

The reality of split government puts a premium on creativity

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of creativity in governance when faced with a split government, where different political parties control different branches of power. It suggests that President Obama effectively navigated this situation by appointing competent individuals to key positions within government agencies. These appointees were then encouraged to utilize their administrative powers and push the limits to bring about policy changes aligned with the president's vision. The quote implies that Obama's ability to do so contributed to his successful track record in implementing his agenda despite the challenges imposed by divided government.

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