Those Incompetent Republicans

Much ink has been spilled over the compromise that 14 senators have reached to avert the (idiotically named) nuclear option. The conservative commentators’ reactions are split, though from all indications a majority seemed dissatisfied with the compromise at least.

Given the reactions from the left side of the aisle, it is by no means clear who was the winner here. It may well be that the Republicans might be able to get an advantage out of this. But still this event showed how incompetent the Republicans were. They have a 55-45 majority in the Senate, and yet they cannot govern like a majority. They may perhaps try go project an image of meekness. But what do they get? Little respect. In fact, Sen. Bill Frist (for whom I have in fact much respect) was called a loser. And at the same time, the Demos continue to call the Republicans mean.

It’s time for the Republicans to govern more confidently. The voters have cast their votes for you, so do what we want you to do!