“The real mark of a leader is the ability to bring parties together and reach a compromise,” remarked Tom T., commenting at OverdriveOnline.com, suggesting the president and Democratic colleagues in the Senate just didn’t have the necessary skill to do what it takes.
“Typical childish play,” echoed Timothy H. Martin, writing on Overdrive’s Facebook page. Members of both parties, he added, “should be put in a sandbox somewhere and not let out until they get along.”
There was, however, a measure of support for the move among commenters. “Republicans have blocked 67 nominees” to federal agencies and the courts “that the Obama administration has presented,” wrote M. Rick Richards, presenting the crux of the problem. “The total number of blocked nominees combined for all presidents is 62.”