I'm currently summering in Tokyo where Hillary Clinton was today met with the kind of enthusiasm reserved for rock stars and soccer heroes (no, that's not a typo; my other home's in Sydney where it's definitely summer).

As I watched the swooning of politicians, journalists, and the public alike, I was struck by a sense of nostalgia for the days when the last American politician was greeted in Japan with such unreserved zeal. And it brought a wry smile to my face to recall that it was a Clinton then as well.

Seeing how well Hillary handled herself and how energetically she was embraced by the Japanese fills me with hope that America can reclaim a positive image abroad and once more be the country others WANT to follow and emulate rather than the petulant bully it's symbolized for the last 7 years.

But what do you think? 

Who wants bipartisanship?

I may be stating the obvious but it's worth repeating that division is the lifeblood of party politics. Some seem shocked that the GOP doesn't want to cooperate with the president but why should they? One thing more important than doing what's best for the country is doing what's best for the party. And the only way the GOP stands any chance of getting back into the majority is by distinguishing themselves from the majority. They need to resist at all cost. 

But what do you think?