Senate Democrat on shutdown: 'So far, so good' for party

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said the government shutdown has benefitted Democrats so far, while Congressional Republicans have "skedaddled" as the government stays closed. Speaking with "Morning Joe" co-host Jonathan Lemire on MSNBC, Whitehouse was asked about his faith in Democratic leadership and the pay risks to federal workers as the shutdown entered its eighth day....