Why doesn’t Boehner hold a presser and say: We Republicans have repeatedly offered to compromise, and offered specific continuing resolutions. The POTUS has consistently refused to negotiate. When and if the president wants this resolved by holding meaningful negotiations he can call me at the Capitol’s switchboard #(202)xxx-xxxx, as millions of Americans have in the past 10 days. Or Americans can call to demand the POTUS negotiate at the White House (202)xxx-xxxx.
The MSM minimizes reporting the Republican side of the story. Republicans have to buy time and create 15 to 30 second spots that succinctly explain to the average moron Obama voter that they’ve been had. As I recall, Clinton took this approach in pinning the blame on R’s during his shutdown, and O’s actions have provided plenty of examples of his tyranny - the decisions he’s making to ensure punishment of what he sees as his subjects.
The Republicans have got to get better at PR - that’s where the war is.