It was rough. I went with "Nancy" as a counterpoint to "Eleanor," like "Senator Edward" is to "Father McKenzie." (I wish I could have fit "Kennedy" in there.) The "Leave bridge behind" was a bit of a compromise--I knew I wanted it in there, but it was hard to kludge it in. I'm glad it worked for you. :-)

Yeah, I found no room for GOP sadness either....I think things crystalized with "Congress Gridlock," though I like Pinky's line too. :-)