The article highlights patterns of Democratic obstructionism in response to electoral losses, particularly in states with divided legislatures. It discusses how, despite elections reflecting voter sentiment, Democrats often resist and obstruct politically appointed officials aligned with winning candidates. Specifically, it critiques the behavior of Senate Democrats during the confirmation of Trump's Cabinet nominees, likening it to past instances where Democrats left their states to obstruct Republican initiatives, notably in Wisconsin and Texas. The recent situation in Minnesota underscores similar tactics as electoral integrity issues arise within the state legislature, suggesting a recurring trend in partisan responses to governance.
Democrats purport to be obsessed with threats to 'democracy,' but they tend to go into full obstruction mode when democracy actually threatens to break out.
The Democrats' questions assume that Trump is a monster, and the job of a Cabinet member is to frustrate his designs.
In Wisconsin in 2011, following Republican Gov. Scott Walker's election and facing a GOP majority, every Senate Democrat fled the state for nearly a month.
Minnesota's constitution requires a legislator to live in the district he or she represents - and one seemingly victorious Democratic candidate lied about his residency.
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