If it’s such a win, then why don’t they do it every time they had the majority?
How come it wasn’t a “win” during the Reagan years?
Obama engaged in illegal activity during his “partial shutdown” too.
I believe the accepted wisdom is that it’s a win for the Dems, but it can’t be used too often—it has to be used occasionally to make a point. Dem opposition to Trump is all about making points and ultimately getting rid of him.
I also think that the Dem policy under Obama of never having a budget and governing by continuing resolution (using the inflation of baseline budget) is a sub-category under this type of misbehavior that was used, over and over.
I don’t agree with the accepted wisdom, I think it depends on who the voters think is problematic and abusing the process. I think the balance would tip towards Trump this time.