A “Balanced Approach” Just as professing your independence from partisanship and ideology will win you credibility points with the public (as long as you also appear to practice this philosophy), so too will arguing for a “balanced approach” to our nation’s problems. People understand that America is faced with multiple, competing priorities. They know it’s a juggling act to address numerous issues at the same time. All they ask is that you balance these conflicting needs in a responsible and thoughtful manner.
