But even give that, the misplanned shutdown strengthened Bohner and their hands. It gave them (GOPe) ammunition and valid arguments and it convinced many in the House that another one must be avoided at all costs.
Bohner passed the debt limit with Pelosi votes, he got must of his members political cover, and he is stronger than ever.
it served zero positive purpose.
Wow, I want some of the meds you are taking. Boehner has been revealed to be weaker than ever. He will not be able to get any bill passed that doesn't have Democrat support. This will be Boehner's final term as Speaker and he knows it! Cantor knows it too and has begun angling for the job. There were multiple news stories posted here at FR on that very subject.