Rick Perry and Politico are giving Barbara Boxer more coverage for this comment:
I never questioned, never questioned the fact that Republicans, Democrats, and independents love this country. Love this country. I never questioned it. But I have to say, when you start acting like you’re committing domestic abuse, you’ve got a problem. ‘I love you dear, but you know, I’m shutting down your entire government. I love you dear, but I’m going to default and you’re going to be weak.’ Something is dreadfully wrong.”
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Politico (behind paywall; also compiled at Texas Tribune) reports
"Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry lambasted Sen. Barbara Boxer on Tuesday over her comments that Republicans are 'acting like' domestic abusers by shutting down the government. 'That’s not the type of positive, intellectually engaged debate that you want to see on the Senate floor for sure,' Perry said on Fox News’s 'Fox & Friends.' 'I think it’s very offensive to individuals who have worked hard across this country to stop domestic violence,' he continued.
5:29 AM PT: Updated with poll on Sen. Boxer's best response to Perry.