Republicans picked a health care fight, and now they’re losing it. Polling and headlines from across the country make it clear Americans are blaming Donald Trump and Republicans for shutting down the government and siding with Democrats for holding the line to protect health care and lower costs. Voters reject Republicans’ hostage tactics and overwhelmingly want Congress to make the health care tax credits for working people permanent. Coverage across the country paints a picture of Republican chaos, infighting, and failure, while Democrats stand united, ready to vote for a bipartisan budget that puts people first. Republicans lit the fuse, and now they’re getting burned.
POLLING
Navigator: Making the Fight About Health Care Shifts Americans in Favor of a Shutdown Rather Than Compromising to Reopen
- 45 percent of Americans blame Donald Trump and Republicans for shutting down the government
- 61 percent of voters have a favorable view of the Affordable Care Act, with a 35-point advantage
- Democrats have a 15-point advantage on health care, as 45 percent of people trust Democrats over Trump and Republicans (30 percent)
KFF: Despite Budget Concerns, Three-Quarters of Public Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Including Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters
- 78 percent of Americans want Congress to extend the tax credits
- This includes 59 percent of Republicans and 57 percent of MAGA supporters
Washington Post: We Asked 1,000 Americans Who They Blame for the Shutdown. Here’s What They Said.
- 71 percent of Americans said the tax credits should be extended
- 47 percent of Americans said Democrats should not compromise to end the shutdown
- 47 percent of Americans, including 50 percent of independents, said they blame Republicans in Congress and Trump for the government shutdown
CBS: More Disapprove of How GOP, Trump Are Handling Shutdown Than Democrats: Survey
- 52 percent of Americans said they disapprove of how the GOP is handling the shutdown
HEADLINES
The Hill: Democrats Win Momentum Over GOP in Shutdown Fight
Wall Street Journal: Republicans Caution White House on Inflicting Shutdown Pain
Axios: Mike Johnson Faces Growing Internal Revolt Over Shutdown
CNN: ‘Everyone’s Just Getting Destroyed’: MTG Calls on Johnson to Bring House Back to DC and Rails on GOP Handling of Health Care
Politico: Trump’s Off-Script Comments Cause Shutdown Headaches for GOP
The Hill: Senate Democrat on Shutdown: ‘So Far, So Good’ for Party
MSNBC: Opinion: Democrats Proved the Insiders Wrong on the Shutdown
The Hill: Opinion: Trump Has the Most to Lose in the Shutdown Showdown