And how does that work with a Democrat holding the veto stamp? Ironically, the success of the 90's came about because Clinton and a Republican congress worked together. What a concept.
That only happened after Clinton lost the Senate, and Congress, and he came back towards the center, Maggie. No denying that, I'm wondering if barry will be as smart, but right now he is too far left for the majority of Americans, and there is no denying that, either. What a concept that would be for obama....
Still, though, there was not the anger between the parties that Obama has to put up with. Clinton and Gingrich always had a good working relationship, even calling each other at 3AM with an idea to toss around. (Of course for the sake of saving face for their respective constituents, they didn't exactly show that affection in public.) There was also still solid camaraderie among the lawmakers who would often debate loudly on the respective floors, only to be found huddled over drinks and cigars after the gavel fell which is where the compromises were made. Unfortunately, along came the sex scandal, and Republicans saw their way in, many breaking all ties they had with Clinton for political expediency.
It comes down to politics, Maggie. When Bush became president, there was no love from the left from day one, I get it. Politics has become polarizing over the last 10 years. It's going to take a special person to get away from the mindset that has been engrained into our politics.