Syndicated columnist and host of the MSNBC program "The Kudlow Report" is not generally seen as a far right bomb thrower. But Kudlow agrees with House conservatives that it's time to shut down the government to make a point. Kudlow points out that the resignation of John Boehner has opened the door to a deal between some House Republicans and Democrats to keep the government going until December. But is that really the best that Republicans can do? RealClearPolitics: I am not arguing for a constant series of budget shutdowns. And I will always oppose any expiration of the U.S. Treasury debt ceiling. That would be a harmful global economic event. No good. But it is worth remembering that there are no catastrophic political or economic consequences attached to these shutdowns. Surely, shutdowns are a cumbersome way to make a point. But the GOP base is clamoring for a more aggressive Republican Congress. The grassroots are angry and frustrated that the...(Read Full Post)