Ah-What-If the US Government shut down? That question and treat is looming on the faces of our government officials; as Democrats and Republicans are facing a government shutdown deadline of April 8.
This may be the 2nd time that I've experienced this in my life time. Back in 1995, Republicans were penalized in public opinion during a 1995 government shutdown, this time no one knows who to really blame.
However, one thing is imminent, the threat of a government shutdown is high and carries high political stakes. Who is to blame is the big question. But it's not just a question of which party to blamed for this gridlock, but inquiring minds wants to know which party can frame the budget debate in a way that carries public support.
Mark Trumbull, Staff writer for the Christian Science Monitor, ask the question, "Are deep spending cuts the path to a stronger economy and a sounder government?"
He noted that, "If the public sides with that view, then Republicans may come out as winners, whether or not a temporary shutdown occurs." Are tea-party Republicans seeking to gut popular programs like Medicare in order to achieve their goal of smaller government? If the public comes down on this side, then Democrats may stand to win. In any case it is a mess right now, but you can get the full story here and do come back and let me know how you feel about, "what if the US Government Shuts down."
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