With a large majority of Americans saying they will blame the Republicans if the government is shut down -- what are they thinking?
When reporters ask some of the insider Republicans what they intend to do when the senate votes down the bill they just sent back to them demanding a delay in Obamacare in exchange for raising the debt ceiling, their replies indicate that they really don't think that's going to happen -- or that President Obama would veto it, if the senate does.
Obviously, this is a monumental game of chicken; and they think the Democrats will cave. This time, I don't think they will.
And they shouldn't. To reward the juvenile antics of Ted Cruz and others by giving in would be devastating. Obama might just as well go on permanent vacation for the next 3 years. He will be able to get nothing done.
I say Stand Firm. Let them take the blame. Then start over with budget negotiations. It will hurt for a while, but in the long run it will be better.
Ralph
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