Democrats don't organize well and don't play hardball well.Plus there are some more progressive elements of Dems but also some more moderate elements too.
Originally Posted by sportfisherman
I don't know what program you're watching, you're basically describing the republicans (minus the senate, McConnell plays hardball). republicans do know their tactics and understand the consequences of their actions.
democrats are very well organized and they do play hardball tactics. the tactics they think up of are not well thought out and don't consider the consequences. the leadership are tactically incompetent.
as for the dem moderates, they are a dying breed. they are disappearing before you can say lickety split. conservative democrats are almost extinct.