Bush asked Congress 17 times (starting in 2001)for an end to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as well as requests for internal audits. I feel the United Auto Worker Union is what took GM down.
I disagree with your opinion about gridlock. More gridlock would have saved us from Obamacare. Gridlock can be a very good thing.
I don't put any stock in polls, especially this far out. The wording of the questions and the demographics of the sampling can create just about any result you want to see and for the most part, it is the left wing media that does the polling.
Apology Accepted. I too want meaningful discussion. I just wish there were more participants.