An inconvenient fact. If the model doesn't fit the theory must be s#!t!
This paralysis is nothing new; it was more than evident in the pre-2006 GOP congress (if a single useful measure -- say, a bill addressing illegal immigration -- had been passed in 2006, the GOP would likely have not lost all those seats).
The Whining RINOs will continue to blame that loss on the voters instead of the spineless politicians who didn't deserve to be re-elected.
"We'll put some more lipstick on it this time. Just hold your and kiss the pig again."