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“The art of the possible” is a phrase often used to describe the practice of achieving the best possible outcome in a given situation – especially in the context of politics. It’s about creating achievable goals and being pragmatic rather than idealistic. Candidates (or elected representatives) who toss out this bon mot on the campaign trail desire to be thought of as intelligent (ha!), endowed with common sense (ha ha!), and agile enough to work within and amongst the existing government machinations.
Boiled down to its essence, “the art of the possible” emphasizes the elements of practicality,
