A game the Dems can only win with the media’s fervent assistance.
Boehner uses similar methods- vigorously reported by the media.
Harry and Nancy’s shenanigans- vigorously censured from the media.
Most media polls on the shutdown haven’t even offered the response; “blane congressional Democrats” as a choice.
I think Republicans need to smart mouth the liberal media right to their faces—embarass them. Nobody likes to be embarassed and the liberal media sure take fiendish delight in putting Republicans on the spot. Republicans should put them on the spot and they will start to cave.