Copyrighted Image? DMCA | a shutdown that could occur as soon as March 4 would have profound, if unpredictable, effects across the country, much like the last one 15 years ago. Many conservatives believe the potential effects of a shutdown have been overblown. Possible 2012 presidential contender Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor, said last week that a shutdown would force Obama to work more closely with Republicans. |