Some time ago Ed Koch, former mayor of New York and a democrat, responded to a complaint that he was not really libral by describing himself in a new way, "A liberal with sanity."
He said that ment he was in favor of any program which would actually solve a problem, rather than stick to a position which is not working only because it made you feel good to hold that position.
Not a mentality which would win a popularity contest with either fringe of either party, but just might lead to responsible governance and improvement of social problems!
A point of view which would benefit both liberals and conservatives.