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Republicans as obstructionists. >> if we don't have our own way, we are going to shut government down. you and that attitude are a luxury this country cannot afford. >> reporter: by year's end, republicans had a counterpoint, the president's affordable care act. obamacare got off to a troubled start with the website from hell. >> if you like your health care plan -- >> reporter: and his broken you can keep your insurance promise. >> when we get to january 1st it will be clear that more americans will have lost their health insurance than will sign up under the new obamacare policies. >> report...

Mega problems unaddressed. gridlock. it's not just about traffic any more. >> senate stands adjourned. >> reporter: the first government shutdown in 17 years and people read that voters largely blame republicans, producing the democratic talking point of the 2014 election, republicans as obstructionists. >> if we don't have our own way we'll shut government down. you and that attitude are a luxury this country cannot afford. >> reporter: by year's end republicans had a counter point, the president's affordable care act. obamacare got off to a troubled start and his broken you can keep your ins...