It doesn’t even have to be an attack. Simply standing up for decency would solve a lot of problems. Having the courage to speak up when a Pelosi or Reid says something scurrilous about conservatives, and making a point of not working with that person would curb bad behavior.

Our problem is elected officials are afraid if being the nail that sticks out. There’s little reward for standing up on principle, but lots of trouble for calling attention to yourself.

Of course, this is why Republicans are in the minority.