Pres. Obama has gotten his stimulus package through, even with out the support of any Republican representatives. Although President Obama made a huge outreach to the Republicans, they all decided that they would rather be part of the past. Much like during the Great Depression they are voting against what the people need to survive. I guess the Republicans in Congress would rather listen to Rush Limbaugh then the plight of the people of their district. According to Minority whip Eric Cantor(R-VA):
"The onus is on Speaker Pelosi. She needs to meet with us.