Sorry if I spoke too cavalierly. We are basically of like mind on the issue, but I am just a lot harder on the GOP on the general issue of conveying their message.
Everything you say about the media is true. I see that as a reason we have a problem getting the message across. But, I don't see that as an excuse - it's just incumbent on us to become more savvy and effective.
In any case, as I said, the perception is the reality. 70% of Americans think Congress did bad (even though I'd wager over 90% or more don't really understand what Congress did, anyway). I don't see anything that suggests that as this plays out and ends, that perception is going to change.