Ark. One viewer complained about the tape's negative tone. Another said it ignored the Democrats' role in the shutdown. Indeed, the shutdowns have become a potent issue for the unions. In his district, which has a huge GOP majority and few federal workers, voters would be repulsed by union spending, he says. Indeed, some of labor's critics say the tables may already be turning.
Union leaders reject such suggestions and say they expect a big turnout by union members next month.