The Pew poll shows how poorly every actor fared in the recent melodrama. But the nuances are interesting. 34 percent thought less of Boehner and 37 thought less of Obama. The Democrats – with unfavorables of only 30 percent – were the least affected, perhaps because they were by-standers. But 18 percent said their view of Obama actually improved; and 11 percent said that of Boehner.
The biggest losers? The Congressional Republicans. It will be worth keeping an eye on these polls in the coming days. The bottom line for me is: how well with the GOP fare if they obstruct the super-committee's Grand Bargain? How did this skirmish set them up for the next, more important fight?
I think it hurts them more than the Democrats (or Obama). But we'll see.
The Dish 