I think this situation is a little bit more complex than what you are inferring, although the basic philosophy is correct.
As with people and acts, there is varying degrees of evil, good, better, and worse. I think that legislation often falls in the four catagories above, as does people and acts.
Wait a minute that can't be right. Kennedy was for the massive education bill and Bush signed that. Kennedy was for some form of healthcare, just bigger than the administration wanted, and Bush signed that.
That used to be the principle here in NC, whatever Kennedy was for, you should be against. But considering our Senatorial representation and the President's lack of disagreement with these Kennedyesque spending bills, you just can't say that always can you? Because to disagree with Kennedy on everything would mean you disagree with the RNC and the administration on more than a few things
Wrap it up. Last person to leave this shell of the Republic remember to turn the lights off. We're on the train to Socialism Central. Unfortunately with this bill, it's quite evident the Democrats aren't driving the train