One might think the dark caverns of their respective consciences still have some flicker of light and right, but honestly believe that the larger part of them are only interested in the quickest and easiest way to maintain their second-tier power in a stress-free manner that only requires stabbing your constituents in the back through continual lying.
As for the Democrats, there is only darkness. It is their whole universe.
No argument from me. My money is on your description.