spent another five years in the house, before that. and he earned a reputation as a gritty, determined, behind-the-scenes fighter in the capitol. now, that reputation was never more deserved than when he managed to steer president obama s landmark healthcare bill through the senate in 2009 over unified republican opposition. possibly possibly his greatest legislative achievement. but harry reid will also be remembered for presiding over the senate during a time when republican entrance gensy reached new heights. actually, i had the opportunity to speak with senator reid last year on election day. here is what he had to say about the republican party now. do you feel that the republicans have adequately resisted, in any way, shape, or form, what the president has done and said to try and paint this electoral system as rigged?