10 Images From Today's Protests In Washington That Show Why There's No Easy End To The Shutdown

The right still thinks it's winning.

Sarah Palin, Ted Cruz, and other conservative leaders rallied today against any compromise in what is widely viewed as the Republicans' disastrous decision to shut down the government.

RT @gretawire: Sen Ted Cruz at protest today

Pat Reed

@Patreed43

RT @gretawire: Sen Ted Cruz at protest today

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The base remains pumped.

Gabriel Malor

@gabrielmalor

At WWII Mem. #awesome

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Vets, civilians inside the "closed" Lincoln Memorial #MillionVetMarch

Jake Harris

@JakeHarris4

Vets, civilians inside the "closed" Lincoln Memorial #MillionVetMarch

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Their anger is aimed at the White House.

And while some of their symbolism is unfortunate...

Pro tip: If you want to express your love of US Army & its monuments … leave the Confederate flag at home.

davidfrum

@davidfrum

Pro tip: If you want to express your love of US Army & its monuments … leave the Confederate flag at home.

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...and way over the top...

Alex Jones

@RealAlexJones

Spirit of Iwo Jima!

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...the right thinks it's winning.

Many conservatives have sent me this photo. Memorial protests have moved from Beltway maneuver to major nat'l effort https://t.co/Xb3D8dJCWX

Robert Costa

@robertcostaNRO

Many conservatives have sent me this photo. Memorial protests have moved from Beltway maneuver to major nat'l effort https://t.co/Xb3D8dJCWX

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This is a big story; House conservatives tell me it's a "game-changer," gives Right new momentum ahead of this week http://t.co/QRzlHrjOcf

Robert Costa

@robertcostaNRO

This is a big story; House conservatives tell me it's a "game-changer," gives Right new momentum ahead of this week http://t.co/QRzlHrjOcf

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That's what I'm reporting: this vet/Palin/Cruz memorial protest story is going viral quickly on right, will shape House GOP scene on M & T

Robert Costa

@robertcostaNRO

That's what I'm reporting: this vet/Palin/Cruz memorial protest story is going viral quickly on right, will shape House GOP scene on M & T

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@noamscheiber I'm very serious. Activists, right flank of House now tell me they're now winning PR war vs WH, "fight on"

Robert Costa

@robertcostaNRO

@noamscheiber I'm very serious. Activists, right flank of House now tell me they're now winning PR war vs WH, "fight on"

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But most observers still agree on one thing:

There is a growing acceptance in Hill GOP that regardless of how this ends, it'll end badly, and Rs who back it will be blamed for caving

Robert Costa

@robertcostaNRO

There is a growing acceptance in Hill GOP that regardless of how this ends, it'll end badly, and Rs who back it will be blamed for caving

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The unmistakable look of a true-believer on the verge of a total wipeout http://t.co/RFfFRRoKuo

Joseph Weisenthal

@TheStalwart

The unmistakable look of a true-believer on the verge of a total wipeout http://t.co/RFfFRRoKuo

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