Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt recently sat down to discuss the importance of civility in politics. The two governors, from different parties, emphasized the need for cooperation and respectful dialogue.
Bipartisan Cooperation
During a town hall at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting, Moore and Stitt highlighted the shared goals of state executives, regardless of party affiliation. They noted that voters are primarily concerned with family stability, healthcare access, and financial security, rather than partisan division.
Moore, a military veteran, argued that politicians who rely on partisan division will find themselves isolated. Stitt echoed this call for collaboration, pointing to shared priorities like infrastructure, education, and economic growth.
Civil Discourse
The governors were joined by Dr. Tim Shriver, founding chair of the NGA’s Center for Dignity in Politics, who introduced the ‘Dignity Index,’ a scale to measure political messaging from contempt to mutual respect. Shriver emphasized the need for a shift in tone, particularly among young voters who have become disillusioned with public institutions.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
