Regarding the question of why the Republicans appear more than willing to go down with the sinking ship, I am just as perplexed as Steve Benen. They continue to sip the cyanide-laced juice despite the elections last year and having the lamest of presidents as their leader. What am I missing? Oh, that's right, they remain principled, right.

Then again, Republicans didn't make much sense when they were in control, why expect anything different now....