Who will the Democrats even put up for the ticket? :idunno:
Save Hillary.
You know, that's going to be interesting. I think if she ran, she could win. On the other hand, I think a lot of people are sick of the Clinton/Bush dynasties and just like a lot of conservatives weren't interested in Jeb Bush, I've read op eds (wish I could remember where) that showed a lack of excitement among moderates/progressives over the idea of another Clinton. She'd be the first woman President. :think: But she's getting up there age-wise. :think:
I do think the Republicans are hurting themselves right now. Obama is down. I think them basically forcing a shutdown, at least that perception, will hurt them and help Obama.
Whoever the public thinks is at fault will be hurting. Both sides are spinning wildly, but overall I think the Republicans have more to lose, and it shows in their disunity. As for public perception, right now it's pretty evenly divided: