Shut Down

[merl]

That message was lost months ago. The "radical tea part faction" has been holding the house hostage while pushing their agenda.

This one of the big reasons they really should not have let it get to this point. (R) is going to take all the blame for any downside.

edit, Popped on over to Economist and what is on the top of the front page?
http://www.economist.com/blogs/democ...13/10/shutdown

The shutdown

Will voters punish the Republicans?

That is UK press saying the message battle is lost.