Poll: No Compromise

A new Associated Press-GfK poll reported by the AP via Yahoo News finds Republicans would prefer their leaders in Congress stick to conservative principles, even if that leads to government shut-down. Those firebrands in the Freedom Caucus understand their electorate better than the GOP establishment does, eh?

Among Republicans in the poll, 62 percent say they would prefer a new speaker who will stick with conservative principles even if doing so leads to a government shutdown. Just 37 percent prefer someone who will compromise with President Barack Obama and Democrats to pass a budget.

Basically, GOP House members who are willing to compromise to pass legislation should (and do) worry they will face a primary challenge from the right.