there was/is no way to overcome the partisan credo espoused by the likes of Pelosi:

"...if it is from the opposition, I am against it..."

Just as Obama is touted as the better communicator....reaching across the aisle....and getting frustrated...lawmakers go by what THEY like....nothing to do with what is right!!! Both parties....that is why we have the mess we have....the condition is exclusive of who sits in the WH or how good or bad they communicate.

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