Why did the democrats campaign on an end to the "Do Nothing Congress?

Question

And then advocate doing nothing and taking a vacation rather than working on keeping our troops overseas funded.

"Senate Majority Leader-Elect Harry Reid Said ... He's Doing Away With The 'Do-Nothing Congress' That Democrats Campaigned Against And Plans To Keep Senators Working Long Hours..." (Nedra Pickler, "Prepare To Work Longer Hours, Democratic Leader Reid Tells Senators," The Associated Press, 11/28/06)


"In A Powerpoint Presentation ...[Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)] Laid Out Several Examples Of Responses Lawmakers Could Use If They Are Attacked For Going Home Without The Military Funds Being Finalized." (John Stanton and Erin P. Billings, "Recess War Of Words Set on Iraq," Roll Call, 3/29/07)

And don't blame Bush... he hasn't even seen the Bill yet so his veto threat is irrelevant at this point... He told them he would pass if they took out the time table so the ball in the Dems court, not his.

Answer 1

The Dems campaigned on changing everything, bringing an end to irresponsible spending and ending the war (but responsibly). Now they are complaining that they cannot do anything because they do not have a veto proof majority and because of the president. Didn't they realize that they would have this problem before the election?

The Dems will say whatever is needed to get them elected. Once they get elected they will do whatever they want, with no regard for the people who elected them or the premise on which they were elected.