I think the Republican party shares in a lot of the blame. They allowed themselves to be defined by the Democrats. They were too afraid of losing their seats.
But what happened.. they lost them anyway!
The Republican party is perfectly content in fighting Conservatives, but does nothing but bend over and take it from the Rats. Just look at Boehner's recent behavior and then remember Breitbart's lament, "Where are the men in the Republican Party?"
Where indeed?
I agree....and they continue to do the same thing:o(