This...

[babylonsister]

[1StrongBlackMan]

1. But the republicans aren't the problem ...

Centrist Democrats are ... So we MUST focus our efforts on making sure we root out 3rd-Wayers, at all costs!

[sharp_stick]

3. Right

they weren't there at all when the Democrats controlled Congress so of course this is the only possible option.

Personally I'll be spending my time making sure Democrats beat Republicans.

[treestar]

9. lol I know right?

If they don't earn my vote I'm going to just stay home!

[1StrongBlackMan]

11. And, take as many ...

As they can with them with their constant "anti-cheerleading", I.e., whining.

[sheshe2]

13. "I won't vote for any one that is not a true Progressive"!

I'll add this just in case.

[YarnAddict]

2. True, but

then why did we get "shellacked" in 2010? Apparently the voting public wanted gridlock over progress.

[jwirr]

4. One word: Turnout.

[1StrongBlackMan]

5. As is the case with Democrats ...

in just about every off year election.

[YarnAddict]

6. Democracy is the will of the people--

--who vote.

[1StrongBlackMan]

7. Actually, it's the will of the people that DON'T vote, as well ...

they just get what they don't want by default ... then whine about it.

[jwirr]

8. Absolutely.

[treestar]

10. I have one theory

unprovable, but when it comes to average soft middle of the road not really caring voters, who I am sure are more numerous that the left who won't vote for Democrats because they aren't progressive enough, maybe the ACA and the rest scared them a bit and they want to slow down and see how that works and make sure we don't slide into "socialism." They wanted to do it but take it slow and see how it went.

[1StrongBlackMan]

12. Well ...

It certainly doesn't help that the loudest voices on both sides of the issue have nothing good to say about it. What are the lesser engaged to think?

[sheshe2]

14. Well said Rachael Maddow!

And let's vote! 2014 and beyond!