They came in with grand promises for the "first hundred hours" -- and then defined that term to stretch over weeks by claiming that meant only hours the full Congress was in session, not actual clock hours.

Then they failed to accomplish those goals.

Now they can't bring themselves to do their most basic job.

President Bush accused Democratic lawmakers on Saturday of being unable to live up to their duties, citing Congress' inability to pass legislation to fund the federal government.

"Democrats are failing in their responsibility to make tough decisions and spend the people's money wisely," Bush said in his weekly radio address. "This moment is a test."

The White House has said the failure of a broad immigration overhaul was proof that Democratic-controlled Capitol Hill cannot take on major issues. "We saw this with immigration, and we're seeing it with some other issues where Congress is having an inability to take on major challenges," said spokesman Tony Fratto.

The Democrats: Failed Leadership Inaction.

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