That article was written from a liberal perspective but there is still a big difference between 1994 (the magic time) and now. In 1994 there hadnt been a Republican majority in both houses for decades and certainlty not with a Republican president even in our parent’s lifetimes. We could imagine and dream anything then. Young Rush lead us each day talking about conservative Republicans cutting government and giving us more freedom when they get power. But it didnt work out that way.
The current Republican party cannot get the voters to give them the blank slate that the party of 1994 got. It’s sad because I had such optimism 16 years ago, it felt great, but this doesnt. Gridlock is our best hope now.