Thwarting, Roadblocks, and Obstructionism

As the new Congress is sworn in, and Donald Trump awaits his inauguration later this month, The New York Times reports on the Democrats’ plan:

“But as Republicans plan to reserve the first 100 days of Congress for their more partisan goals, Democrats are preparing roadblocks. …

[O]n many issues, Senate Democrats — including their new leader, Chuck Schumer of New York — are expected to pivot from postelection carping to active thwarting, using complex Senate procedures and political messaging to slow or perhaps block elements of Mr. Trump’s agenda.”

If this happens, and it seems likely it will, I will be interested to see if the mainstream media complains about “Democratic obstructionism” and about how the Democrats aren’t cooperating with the President but are just saying no, trying to turn him into a one-term president.  Or will they say the Democrats are standing up for principle and being forced into what they are doing by a President and Republican Congress who won’t compromise?

The New York Times article tells us the likely answer, as it is already beginning the justifications:

“The [Democratic] party’s brutal election-year wounds have been salted by evidence of Russian election interference, Mr. Trump’s hard-line cabinet picks and his taunting Twitter posts.”

Ah, the joys of partisanship.