Bauer is part of the problem. He promotes Republicans no matter whether they are conservative or not.
Reagan’s pick betrayed us.... as did justices from other Republican POTUS’
The Republicans hold the Senate and House and won’t use them.
They can't. It's been obvious from the start that both parties agreed at the beginning of this Administration that "The Historic First Black President" cannot be corrupt, conniving, or dumb. "The Historic First Black President" cannot be anything but brave, bold, smart, and inspiring. His wife, too, and the kids.
Obama has been untouchable because both parties think his symbolism is untouchable. What would happen if "The Historic First Black President" was an amoral crook? Why then, generations of little black children would be disappointed and disenchanted.
Looking at things that way explains almost everything that's gone on in the last eight years.