[tips up]

Many Republicans seem to like being the minority party. Less responsibility and accountability that way. Most don't have the cajones to fight the Dems on their turf. Like a wrestler or boxer trying to take on a street fighter with a knife.

[Fee]

Republicans are dominated by a corporate mentality. Minimum costs for maximum profit, and who cares about the country, not my job. Thus being in the minority they get the same pay and perks as the Dems, but no responsibility and accountibility fits well with this mentality.