" a poll of political insiders reveals that Republicans overwhelmingly believe that a government shutdown is not in their interest. Democrats, by contrast, believe a government shutdown would benefit their party. The reason? The great government shutdown of 1995-1996, in which a weakened President Bill Clinton faced off against determined Republicans, led by House Speaker Newt Gingrich-- and won.... Republicans lost control of their message. The Republican Revolution died that day."
Posted on: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:52:53 +0000
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