[Steely Tom]

They do this every time they get their clocks cleaned in an election.

[Gil4]

In that case, I hope they do it often.

[publius911]

They do this every time they get their clocks cleaned in an election.

Double down?
You bet.

The so-called conservative party wet their knickers at the thought of being accused of "closing down the government" whether factual or not.

Why?
Because only the progressive/socialist party is allowed not ever to compromise, but to stand on their principles (whatever those might be.)