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The big problem is that when the Republicans get majorities in Congress or just the Presidency they, it as a whole, see at as a chance to work as one to push and pass their agenda. When the Democrats get the same they see it as a chance to make their individual power moves and get their names known by bucking the party leadership. That is why 'leaders' like Harry Reid, who is probably a really nice guy, that don't wield a big stick to keep the factions in the party in line don't work. The Democrats, if you don't think their just moderate Republicans in disguise, seem to think they have to be the 'nice' guys or the 'good' guys so they have to be polite and compromise. If they keep apologizing, resigning and compromising the right wing echo chamber will shortly start yelling about how the Democrats don't stand for anything and can't get anything done. You might not like the Republicans or what they stand for but at least the damn well stand for it and let you know they believe in it strongly and will fight to the end for their agenda. To end my rant I would also like to point out that the Democrats, especially on big agenda items, need to decide who their spokesmen are and what the party position is and anybody that steps out of line should lose positions of power. If anybody wants to speak about their personal opinions they should make clear that they are speaking strictly for themselves and not the party as a whole.
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