Romney was governor of a very highly democratic, liberal populated state with the majority of elected official democratic He did not have much choice but to work with and compromise with democrats to run the state of Mass. That would give Romney more experience on the federal level to work across party lines for the betterment of America.
What did Obama say when he became president about working on legislation? We won you lost. Obama and the democrats basically wanted to shut out the republicans in negotiations.
What resume did Obama have to run on for the presidency in 08? Hope & change and where did that get us.