[Jeff Chandler]

The Republicans lack a certain GRAVITAS in confronting Democrats on their behavior.

Does "Gravitas" mean balls?

[geezerwheezer]

No, but the republicans do lack both gravitas and cajones. Shame too, ain't it?

[april15Bendovr]

Dictionary.com definition of Gravitas is "seriousness or sobriety, as of conduct or speech."

Liberals in the media frequently had used it to describe President Bush. Kind of like the movie Office Space when Jennifer Anistons character lacked pieces of flair needed to work at her chain restaurant. For liberals and the media everything is about flair. It is fitting to use it in this case sarcastically because the Republicans deserve it for being weak and spineless.

But I like your definition better "No Balls"