Unless I am out of date with my civics knowledge, the House may have a bit of financial power, but legislation still has to pass through the Senate. The upside

Unless I am out of date with my civics knowledge, the House may have a bit of financial power, but legislation still has to pass through the Senate. The upside of being the anti-government party is that you don't have to worry about being judged by how well you govern. It's a much easier position.