HOW WASHINGTON "WORKS" 

Example #1: Gun control

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/04/obama-gun-speech-connecticut.php
In Connecticut, Obama Rails Against GOP Threats To Filibuster Gun Control

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2013/04/08/why-republicans-dont-fear-public-opinion-on-guns/
Why Republicans don’t fear public opinion on guns

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/