The press is worried about alienation of Republicans by Democrats?

DailyKos in Busting through GOP obstructionism on lobbying and ethics reform links to this post at CQPolitics.com the last sentence of which is

This move, known as “ping-pong” strategy because the bill quickly bounces from one chamber to another, could represent the breakthrough Democrats are hoping for but it risks further alienating Republicans who are frustrated by how the new majority is handling congressional procedure

I'm continually flabbergasted by the media's concern for the feelings of the Republicans, now that they are the minority in Congress, as they gang together to flout, stymie and piss on the will of the American voter. When the Republican majority was pissing on the Democratic minority the media was jumping up and down with glee ...