Reply #21: I may be wrong but I don't think the pugs had majorities in [View All]

[ikojo]

the house and Senate when they initiated impeachment proceedings against Clinton. They DEFINITELY were not the majority when they initiated all the investigations. They were after Clinton the day he was inaugurated.

The Dems had more than enough on Bush but were more concerned about "healing" a "wounded" nation following a moderately contested election. I say the 2000 election was moderately contested because again the Dems were more concerned about appearance and instead of encouraging huge demonstrations they told various parties to stay away. When the Congressional Black Caucus wanted to stand in opposition to certifying the election there was not one Dem who supported them. Do you think the pugs would have been interested in "healing" had the 2000 election turned in Gore's favor? I DON'T THINK SO!

What the Republicans were is an EFFECTIVE OPPOSITION party. They stayed on message. Of course they have a lot of help delivering their message but to have all of those outlets stay on message is quite a feat.

IMHO, The reason I think they are able to stay on message so well is because they could care less what the Dems think of them. They don't run with the Democrats in mind. They know who their base is and THAT is who they cater to.