That, he said, would be a narrow and empty victory, since it is too late for vague visionary principles.

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And he hopes that having achieved this empty victory, at least as they see it, the Republicans will understand that their goals are being unmet here, so not only are Americans suffering from this -- regular folks -- but their objectives are being unmet.

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But when the same two players tangled on the edge of the penalty area in the 72nd minute, the ball broke loose for Smith to clinch victory with a neat 20-yard chip into the empty net.

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