The phrase "a centrist view" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing political opinions or perspectives that are moderate and not aligned with extreme positions.
Example: "In the debate, she presented a centrist view that aimed to bridge the gap between the two opposing sides."
Alternatives: "a moderate perspective" or "a balanced viewpoint."
Obamaism, as it is shaping up, appears to be an amalgam of philosophies — a strong belief in the role of an activist government in shaping the economy and redistributing wealth, and a more centrist view of national security and at least some cultural issues.
I have just elaborated a serious, centrist view of the budget.
"This is not a centrist, bipartisan view of the world," said Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg (D-Los Angeles).
Perhaps the centrist view is to back the doubting elected democrat?
As Scott Lemieux explains, the centrist view is that all Obama has to do is have the leadership to lead, with leadership.
A Conservative of moderate, centrist views, with an immensely congenial personality, a charming wife and a good war record, Whitelaw had little difficulty finding a safe Conservative seat.
But while that may surprise those unfamiliar with the sharp-elbowed world of presidential politics, it's hardly unexpected that the DNC would prefer an established Democrat with centrist views over a fair-weather party member who self-identifies as a democratic socialist.
Mr. Suozzi has ably mended fences with the governor since he challenged him in a spirited primary last year, and as a Roman Catholic with centrist views he could help the Democrats in Long Island, a stronghold of the Republican-led State Senate.
In April, Herzog gave a speech emphasizing his centrist views, in effect associating himself with Ya'alon.
MR. RUSSERT: The Democratic Leadership Council, which has been a voice for more centrist views, if you will, in the Democratic Party issued the following statement: "What happened?...we have to face facts.
