Congressmen Must Take The Lead

Congressmen have to realize that the time for partisanship is over.  In the endless debates in congress over the payroll tax, the debt ceiling, and the budget, politicians seldom realize that it is the American people that lose because of the inaction.  Politicians are even greater procrastinators than students shoving off a huge project to the last night before it is due.  Congress chronically cannot come up with a deal until the 11th hour, and even then, the deal is a weak mix of ideas designed solely to get a jumble of votes pass.  Congress hasn't formed strong. well rounded compromises that will last beyond the election cycle.