New polling from Navigator confirms what local and national headlines have been saying: the pressure is boiling over as Americans point fingers squarely at Donald Trump and Republicans for the government shutdown and the health care crisis they manufactured. Health care is firmly front and center, dominating conversations across the country. With open enrollment about to be underway and families facing skyrocketing costs, it’s time for action, not excuses. Republicans picked this fight, and now voters demand they end their health care shutdown, reopen the government, and stop playing games with people’s lives.
The Heat Is Rising As Republicans Are Blamed For Shutting Down The Government. 41 percent of Americans blame Donald Trump and Republicans for shutting down the government. Independents have increased from +12 blaming Republicans last week to +23 now.
It’s Up To Trump and Republicans To End The Shutdown. 52 percent of Americans believe that Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have more power to end the government shutdown, including Independents at a net +17.
Republicans Should Permanently Extend The Tax Credits. 64 percent of Americans want Trump and Republicans to compromise with Democrats to end the shutdown, including 65 percent of independents.
