Why is it that most Republicans are so negative and cynical about America's recovery?

Because the people in power won't let us keep our money and get out of the way. Because the people in power want more power and by dividing the country into social/political cles they can divide and conquer. It has been going on at least 30 years and now that the media and congress have worked to destroy the economy they can make as many people as possible answer to them. They can tell as many people as possible do as they say, not as they do.