Democrats: The Lesser Evil Is Still Better Than The Greater Evil. Right?

So I like to bash Democrats (see last two posts), in part because I don't think the left does it enough, and in part because it is way too easy to bash Republicans. But, does the fact that Democrats tried to raise the minimum wage and most Republicans killed the proposal highlight the difference between the two parties? If so, is it maybe a good idea to go with the lesser evil sometimes? Do they deserve a little (tiny little) bit of praise now and again?