Absolutely correct.
If Barry wants to throw a tantrum and “shut down the gubmint” because his hated pet CommieCare program doesn’t get funded, then he owns the “shut down.”
Even with mealy-mouthed leaders like Boehner and McConnell, they should be able to point the finger at the Idiot in Chief and explain this.
I wouldn’t trust Boehner and McConnell — they’ll instantly blame Ted Cruz and announce that they stand with Obama.