From The Hill, about the moderate Democratic Congressman from Utah: "'The
extreme elements of both parties are a problem, there's no question
about it,' Matheson said Tuesday on CNN's 'Newsroom' program. 'There are
too many people on the extremes of both sides. If we're ever going to
get something done, you have to draw some common ground, be
constructive.'"
More: "Matheson suggested the media have encouraged the growing polarization
on Capitol Hill by spotlighting controversial ideologues above centrist
problem solvers. 'I know it's better to be an extremist, better
to be on the cable channels if you scream from an extreme standpoint —
that maybe helps,' he said. 'But for the more pragmatic approach, that
might not be as exciting on TV, but that's how you make good policy.'"
Rep. Jim Matheson Condemns "Extreme Elements" In Both Political Parties
