I think people forget that the senate is not ours. Not a dang thing will get done in two years. This will be called the wasted period.
Conversely, the Senate can't do much without companion bills in the House.
If a strong leader in the House says, "Up yours" when the Senate liberals put forward their cockamamie schemes, that will be a good thing.
Maybe nothing constructive will get done - but nothing liberal will get through to Brandon's desk, either.