Well, a few days ago when the Republicans were asked to participate in the jobs bill,there were articles flying that it was a trap.  Republicans were worried that they would get sucked in and the rugged pulled out from under them.  I thought it was paranoia speaking.

Then it happened just as predicted.  Read the article here.

President Obama made many comments during his election that he wanted to rebuild Washington.  He wanted to break down the walls, and bring the Democrats and Republicans together.  In fact he spoke about that when he selected Joe Biden to be his running mate, saying he has worked with the Republicans and can help bridge that gap.

Now since he has been in office, every major bill going through the House and the Senate blatantly excludes the Republicans.  Not only do they all unanimously vote against it, but their words are not heard.  Their versions of the bill never make it to the floor.  No concessions.  No unity.

Obama blames the Republicans, saying they are stone walling his agenda.

This jobs bill was a crowning opportunity to show that the Washington political scene had changed, something the country really needs.  Thanks to the Democrats it is now a political football, being used to embarrass the Republicans and not give them a chance to have their voice heard.

In Virginia Senate, where the democrats have control, well 5 Democrats jumped the fence and voted in favor of a bill that prevents federal and state governments, and even employers from requiring residents to obtain coverage.

Is this why everyone wanted to rush the health bill through congress last August?  Knowing the longer it is out there, the more people would realize this is not what they want.

Read the article here.