Paul Begala actually said...

"He has to reopen the government and he has to pay our bills."

"the only way out of this is for Boehner to unflake, for him to capitulate, put the bill that he agreed to on the floor, and let the House work its will."

"the Democrats -- the Republicans want to do that. They have put proposals forward to open up the government and fund the government."

"Reid held them together. Reid delivered. And now Boehner has flaked."