Some derided Kemp for his compromise and referred to him as a "con artist".
The groups, which reportedly represent around 10,000 members collectively, criticized Alexander for his "compromise and bipartisanship".
So I was disappointed when the President used his weekly national address to push, not for a total repeal of the sequester, but for his "compromise" austerity budget - a budget which includes unnecessary cuts to Social Security.
And yet for all McCain's effort, for all his compromise, for all the cost of turning his back on what we thought was his personal value system -- it's not working.
But after a very effective reboot of the series in Casino Royale, taking the story back to its beginnings in the very first Ian Fleming novel, which had never before been made as a feature film, updating its Soviet villains to a transnational network, the follow-up Quantum of Solace showcased Bond on a mission of revenge for his tragically compromised love, Vesper Lynd.
Indeed, Democrats who have slammed the president for his past centrist compromises are now rushing to praise him.
Also, he noted, his compromise was "for purposes of getting along, but not to be taken advantage of, quite frankly".
Mr. Lent was known for his willingness to compromise.
History will judge this president well for his willingness to compromise on several fronts.
What he was known for — his size — could compromise his health and his future with his daughter, the 4-year-old Jaelyn.
