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 . An unusual alliance is possible . Julian Zelizer : Moderate conservatives might help push back against Republicans .
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 . Julian Zelizer : Moderate conservatives might help push back against Republicans .