The difference now is they (Dems and/or media) need to start worrying about the next election. They just won, but with only about 88% of their 2008 vote. (Romney gt about 97% of 2008 vote). They are NOT in good shape as a party with Obama at the head, no matter what we think.
I cannot tell you what I think I would be banned.
I cannot tell you the disdain I feel for Democrats ,some I am even related to.
Tell that to the Boehner. He thinks Republicans got beat bad.