re: #334 Targetpractice

And how many of them said that a shutdown was unlikely? That the damage done to the GOP brand would force them to take measures to avoid taking the blame? And that smart money was on there being no shutdown at all?

Here’s a sample article of what I’m talking about. csmonitor.com
Nobody denies that Republicans will get the blame and have a weaker bargaining position. Default would be very bad but it’s a very remote possibility.