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Majority Blame Republicans for Government Shutdown, Poll Shows

10/7/2025

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Trump Blamed for Shutdown

CBS News/YouGov finds 39% blame Trump and Republicans for the shutdown; 30% blame Democrats, with Trump disapproval at 52% and congressional disapproval near 49%.
Democrats push to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, arguing premiums could rise without action.
Harvard CAPS/Harris shows 70% oppose the shutdown; 53% blame Republicans more than Democrats.
Approval of Congress sits at 32%, underscoring public discontent.

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Jeffries Challenges Johnson

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) challenged Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to a debate on the shutdown.
Jeffries accused the GOP of causing a healthcare crisis and urged bipartisanship.
Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer (D-NY), blocked GOP efforts to reopen government.
Democrats demand Affordable Care Act subsidies.
The government has been shut down since last Wednesday.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown began on October 1, resulting from a standoff over the Affordable Care Act, which led to 800,000 federal workers being furloughed. Polls showed that 72% of Americans disapproved of Congress's handling of the crisis, primarily blaming Republicans. This historical conflict reflects ongoing partisan divisions and continues to influence current debates over healthcare policy and governance.

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Trump Blamed for Shutdown

CBS News/YouGov finds 39% blame Trump and Republicans for the shutdown; 30% blame Democrats, with Trump disapproval at 52% and congressional disapproval near 49%.
Democrats push to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, arguing premiums could rise without action.
Harvard CAPS/Harris shows 70% oppose the shutdown; 53% blame Republicans more than Democrats.
Approval of Congress sits at 32%, underscoring public discontent.

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