Forward step politically
Regarding “Poe quits Freedom Caucus over health bill failure” (Page A5, Monday), U.S. Rep. Ted Poe made national news when he withdrew from the Freedom Caucus following the Republican failure to past a bill to undo the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.
Some might see this is a step to the left; I just see it as a step toward a pragmatic center. If that is where Poe prefers to be, I welcome the move. In our highly partisan political space, those willing to look beyond party politics and compromise to develop policy that’s good for Americans should be lauded.
With the extra time on his hands, Congressman Poe might consider joining the fast-growing and strictly-bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus. Now with 17 Republicans and 17 Democrats, this group is studying real solutions to our energy and climate challenges.
Peter Bryn, Houston