Americans Divided on Blame for Government Shutdown, Polls Show
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A Washington Post poll shows that 47% of Americans blame Trump and Republicans for the government shutdown, while 30% blame Democrats, with independents more likely to blame Republicans. The shutdown began after Congress failed to pass a funding bill, with disputes over Obamacare subsidies. Public opinion largely supports extending these subsidies, and blame is divided along party lines.
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- What the early polls say about the shutdown: From the Politics Desk NBC News
- Who gets blamed for a shutdown? Polls show nation is divided. USA Today
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