Going by the past Republican shut downs, all the affected government workers will still get paid. They just get a few days vacation. It's a weak-ass tool as far as a bargaining lever goes.
its still affects the us economy, the global economy and stocks at some level. and the pay that govt workers are getting is probably emergency funds. which means it will dry up if this is prolonged. and back pay doesnt help pay the rent or buy medicine and gas.
This shutdown is stupid -.-