Atrios is
mostly right -- even in the House a strategy memo was leaked suggesting they change the subject -- "It's the Republican war, and they refused to talk about it." Democrats have some fault, but hey, if the other side wants to help pass the blame, is it our fault? The
Senate Republicans (minus 7) have the filibuster. The Dems used it to defend "advise and consent" for judges. Republicans, as a Bush CYA move. Way to go!