Unfortunately , the divide between Republicans and Democrats has , if anything , gotten worse over the past 3Â½ years . Paul Sracic says whatever your political bent , you can celebrate Supreme Court 's decision . He says it 's evidence that there 's still an American institution that is not nakedly partisan . He says a career Republican , the Chief Justice , cast deciding vote on Dem Obama 's law . Score: 6 The example of bipartisan deliberation was much needed in today 's political climate .
Paul Sracic says whatever your political bent , you can celebrate Supreme Court 's decision . He says it 's evidence that there 's still an American institution that is not nakedly partisan . He says a career Republican , the Chief Justice , cast deciding vote on Dem Obama 's law . Score: 6 The example of bipartisan deliberation was much needed in today 's political climate .