Consider what happened with the public option in Obamacare. Both parties played a part in defeating it. The Democrats’ part was that they had 59 Senators in sup

Consider what happened with the public option in Obamacare. Both parties played a part in defeating it. The Democrats’ part was that they had 59 Senators in support, and one single dude opposed. The Republicans’ part was that they had 40 opposed and none in favor. Because a 60% majority was required, it failed. That does not look to me like both sides are at fault and we need to think of it differently. That looks to me like Democrats are imperfect but largely aligned with what I want, whereas Republicans are resolutely in opposition.