Reply #52: There is the possibility of other explanations, as well, [View All]

[jamesatemple]

for the consistent caving of Dems (the heroic Dennis Kucinich being the exception)~

1) re-election considerations (Some Dems represent small areas in larger, Repug-dominated voting districts and desire to continue doing so, with the idea that "a little good beats no good at all".);

2) monetary considerations (Surely avarice and greed are distinct possibilities among a minority(?) of our Dem reps culpable to offers of vacations, donations, etc.);

3) heartfelt opinions that differ from that of the majority of the electorate (the father-knows-best thinking that culminates in inaction rather than "getting things done in a spirit of co-operation".)

4) More coffee will be required for me to make additions to this list.

Yet, the conclusion that Dems fold from fear of complicity revelations cannot be the only reason they do so. And, my idea that most problems can be solved by the proper application of a baseball bat may not necessarily be the most effective administrative direction to take. But, just once in while...