In case you hadn't heard the news the recent mid-terms had the lowest voter turn-out since 1942. You know, right in the middle of a REAL world war.
Yes, only 34.6% of registered voters bothered to make their voice heard in 2014. Do you think that might have ANYTHING to do with people saying to themselves "My god! Government is so gridlocked my vote won't do any good."?
Ya think? Maybe? Perhaps?
(More confusingly, data suggests 66% of GOP voters actually want MORE obstructionism while, at the same time, supporting Democratic notions of climate protection, aid to veterans, better wages, etc. I'm not entirely sure these people understand what voting is supposed to do.)
Anyway, great job Republican Party, for staunchly refusing to do anything for the past six years and for doing nothing important for the next two years. You've always wanted to destroy the government (so your masters can rob and maim at will) and if you finally drive voter turn-out to zero percent you'll have completed your task.
It's all about the freedom.