did to the people of New Jersey Is what the Republicans, mainly House and Senate, have been doing to the American people since Obama took office. They don't give a flying you know what about regular people, It is a means to an end. Shutting down the Federal government, blocking Obamacare by all means necessary. Not extending unemployment benefits, so on an so on. what has been done in New Jersey and in America Is their modus operandi. I don't know why there are "people" acting like they are shocked or trying to slough it off as an anomaly; this is Standard Operating Procedures For the Grand Old Party!