Sorry, but this just comes across as whining:

Capitol Hill's top two Republicans sought to frame President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday evening as an essentially political exercise meant to blame Republicans for the nation's woes.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) accused Obama of giving up on Congress and trying to shift the blame for a bad economy on GOP lawmakers.

In remarks on the Senate floor, McConnell said it was "hard not to feel a sense of disappointment even before tonight's speech is delivered." He said campaign season has begun.

Campaign season has definitely begun. Why do Republicans even bother to show up for the State of the Union? The pre-dismissal is getting to be something of a habit with them. And while we're talking about the State of the Union: Join us tonight at Moe Bar!