First of all, they were absolutely hateful to Reagan during his time in office. There are many quotes already posted of what Kerry said, let alone the rest of them.
Secondly, they are trying to imply that Bush hasn't made an effort to get along and place the blame on HIM for the vitriol in Washington, when it is obvious that it is the democrats who have, from DAY ONE done nothing but criticize and obstruct. I well remember Bush making the effort to speak to the democrat caucus meeting right after his Inauguration. What did he get? Sniping comments about his appearance from people like Pelosi.
"Secondly, they are trying to imply that Bush hasn't made an effort to get along and place the blame on HIM for the vitriol in Washington, when it is obvious that it is the democrats who have, from DAY ONE done nothing but criticize and obstruct."
This is right on the money. You hear all the time how GW has failed to change the tone in DC, implying that it's his fault. And yet, George Bush just keeps on smiling, doing his job, loving his wife, loving America and Americans. God gives him the grace to accept what cannot be changed which, in this case, is the vitriolic hatred of those for whom power is the only goal.