Huh the democrats did.
They didn't win. We lost. The party in power has to give a reason why they should remain in such a position. To the average voter, a party that preaches limited government while simultaneously busting the budget has very little credibility.
OK, please put up the next strawman. I wanna be in bed by 10 pm eastern. That should give you time to put up five or six more before I hit the hay.