The Senators Who Voted To Shut Down The Government Before Christmas

[Ponderosa]

Only two Republicans who still stand for fiscal responsibility. Whatever happened to the tea party?

[Jowel]

Originally Posted by Old Town FFX

So I guess the Republican shut down of the .gov in 2013 was just fine?

Both major parties are guilty of using this tactic. This is a dog and pony show/temper tantrum that's analogous to threatening to walk out of a used car dealer's office when you can't get the deal you want.

But it's not a characteristic of good government (regardless of party) when what should be happening is working together on complex issues on behalf of their constituents.