Gay marriage nor gun control are uppermost in most American’s minds. The media and hyphenated names keep harping on the issues making it seem like they are and the GOP falls for it every time. Sequester, the fiscal cliff, etc. I truly think they do it on purpose..
Thing is, the GOP gives in on about EVERY issue.
The bottom line is that Bhoner and Co have the constitutional power of the purse. They could have gridlocked EVERY SINGLE ISSUE the Dems throw out there. But instead, they contribute members to the Gang of Pick-A-Number, strip us of money, rights and more, and call it good in the name of ‘compromise’.
Again. Bhoner could totally shut down the Dems via the power of the purse. Rule by minority. Just like the Dems did and do every time they ‘lose power’. But that’s a misnomer as they NEVER lose power. The GOP historically has ensured they get what they want through incrementalism.