Lessons from The Shutdown

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over. But instead of continuing with business as usual, Americans should treat this episode of partisan brinkmanship as a learning experience.

It should first be understood that despite the untold amounts of hot air emitted from pundits and politicians alike, the shutdown's impact on America — for the most part — was minute. In fact, according to a Morning Consultant/Politico poll, only 6% of voters say the shutdown pointedly impacted them and their families.