> Republicans advocate for fiscal responsibility -- never happens. Democrats advocate for things like healthcare and cancelling student loans -- never happens.

From what I've seen, Republicans don't bother trying. Democrats try and get blocked by the GOP; not sure if they can 'try harder' or find ways around the blocking. Biden certainly tried on student loans and got shot down:

* https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/white-house-press-...

After trying to be bi-partisan with the ACA/Obamacare the Democrats just went forward with it