Government Shutdown Déjà Vu
A look at this week’s headlines might look familiar – that’s because they are. As Republicans continue to threaten yet another reckless government shutdown, we’re reminded of their resolute record of governing by crisis. Here’s a quick recap of the GOP’s “Government Shutdown Redux” and a reminder for the GOP that their shutdown strategy hasn’t worked out so well in the past:
SEPTEMBER 2015
Politico: Countdown to shutdown begins
The Hill: House GOP faces shutdown crisis
Washington Post: Get ready: Experts say a government shutdown is likely
AUGUST 2015
Washington Examiner: In shutdown blame game, Republicans keep losing
The Hill: Poll: More voters would blame GOP for shutdown
Talk Radio News: Poll: GOP Would Shoulder Blame If Government Shuts Down
FEBRUARY 2015
Politico: Poll: Americans would blame GOP for DHS shutdown
WSJ: Congressional Republicans at Odds Over Homeland Security Funding Bill
Talking Points Memo: Congressional Republicans at Odds Over Homeland Security Funding Bill
NOVEMBER 2014
New York Times: The New G.O.P. Showdown Threat
The Hill: Shutdown talk grows in GOP
Talking Points Memo: Why Republicans Can't Quit The Government Shutdown Game
OCTOBER 2014
Huffington Post: Republicans Hint At Another Government Shutdown Over Obamacare. Seriously.
Talking Points Memo: GOP Senators Push For Lame Duck Shutdown Fight Over Obamacare
MSNBC: Another government shutdown on the horizon?
OCTOBER 2013
Washington Post: Poll: Major damage to GOP after shutdown, and broad dissatisfaction with government
The Atlantic: Republicans Shut Down the Government for Nothing
USA Today: Republicans blame each other after shutdown fiasco
SEPTEMBER 2013
Politico: Hill prediction: Headed for shutdown
Bloomberg: House Republican Plan Increases Chances for U.S. Shutdown
Washington Post: On cusp of shutdown, House conservatives excited, say they are doing the right thing