From a TPM Reader

From a TPM Reader: “Another reason Broder is Wrong … Another reason the Newt-powered gov’t shutdown was not popular was that the public perceived it as Republicans trying to bypass process to force Clinton’s hand. In the current situation, it is the Republicans, again, who are tying to bypass process to force the Democrats hand. In the current situation as in the past, it is the Republicans who are forcing the issue. I think the Republicans will be seen as the creators of situation, not the Democrats. Most Americans don’t like bullies.”