Rush used to say the GOP was uncomfortable and shy about wielding power in office and they prefer the usual method of being offstage critics of the powerful ruling Democrats. No responsibility for critics as for leaders.
And most importantly, he said the Dems always act confidently and promote their agenda even while not actually in power.
This has been shown as true in the 1980s-2024.
Dems are far and away better at playing the game of politics.