Julian Zelizer : Liberal complaints about the tactics of the right accomplish nothing . He says liberals should be looking for ways to pressure GOP members in their districts . If GOP can normalize shutdowns , it will use tactic again and again , he says . Zelizer : The shutdown is a political disaster that could cost Republicans control of Congress next year.
Julian Zelizer : Liberal complaints about the tactics of the right accomplish nothing . He says liberals should be looking for ways to pressure GOP members in their districts . If GOP can normalize shutdowns , it will use tactic again and again , he says . Zelizer : Moderate Republicans might help push back against conservatives .