There's a slam dunk move Democrats could make here by bringing a clean bill that has everything Republicans want plus a stipulation that all government officials for Minnesota must work every day that the rest of us work. Have the senators and representatives during a federal Congress recess meet with their constituents back home for 40 hours a week.

Even Republican voters would frown at the Republicans trying to worm their way out of it.

Next, Democrats should introduce a bill to replace their government healthcare with private health insurance companies, and see how loudly Republicans squeal.