I see your point squidly, however, don't you think that the GOP's method of playing is the primary reason that they achieved majority status, or better yet that the Dem's lost it because of their political playing?
Give it time, so far it's working, but in a country of 235 million people it takes more than a day!
One has to chew their food thoroughly, for digestion to have the best effect without adverse repercussions which is especially tough to do while spitting liberal fodder out at the same time.