"Neither the leadership in the House or the Senate has embraced the notion of trying to forge a bipartisan coalition, and it is very hard to move legislation without that.” For g-ds sake, Republicans.  What is your problem? Are you proud of the gridlock, hate and ugly partisanship you created?    Although Newt started the demonization of the other side, McConnell took it dysfunctional by declaring the Republican party as the Obstruction Party.  Now they have the opportunity to lead and look what is happening.  Their supporters can't stop vilifying Hillary and Obama and won't acknowledge how horrible, traitorous, immoral and destructive (and illegitimate) their minority president is.  They can't stop demonizing the other side and completely lack intelligent or cogent political thought. The GOP needs to learn to play, talk and resolve issues with people of different colors and political stripes. The rest of us want bipartisan action and leadership in government.  It is called democracy.