Centrist
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A political ideology that falls directly in between the left and right political extremes. Centrist ideology stresses practical and realistic solutions without the partisan problems associated with solutions from Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians and others. Centrists also believe that the government serves as a means to keep individual liberties in check. Centrists, however, are not a mixture and ideological stances from left and right.
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CENTRISTS espouse a middle ground regarding government control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention and sometimes support individual freedom of choice. Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind, tend to oppose political extremes, and emphasize what they describe as practical solutions to problems.
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A person who seeks to find a balanced point between ideological extremes.
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Having moderate political views or policies.
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