Few could argue that the political landscape of 2022 is troubling. Congress is mired in strict partisanship, lack of civility, and intransigence. Discussions of ideas rarely happen. Making statements that stray from party orthodoxy can be fatal. People see a broken system and hopes that it will improve seem fleeting.
It’s a reminder of a previous era when politicians pursued more altruistic agendas. One such office-holder was John B. Anderson, a 10-term congressman from Rockford. The 100th anniversary of Anderson’s birth was celebrated on Feb. 22.
