A recent YouGov survey offers a snapshot of a country divided. As the U.S. government shutdown stretches into its sixth week, opinions on who's responsible are split almost evenly:
- 35% blame Republicans
- 32% blame Democrats
- 28% hold both parties equally responsible
This marks a shift since mid-October: the share pointing fingers at Republicans dipped by 4 percentage points, while those laying blame on both sides rose by 4 points. Meanwhile, the personal impact of the shutdown is growing — about one in three Americans say it's affecting them a great deal or somewhat, up from 21% just a month ago.
The shutdown began on October 1 after the Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a short-term funding bill. Its record-breaking duration has rippled through daily life, from delays in aviation safety checks to strains on food assistance programs.
As leaders in Washington remain locked in a partisan standoff, everyday citizens are left balancing the political blame game with real-world consequences.
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Survey shows Americans divided over who to blame for govt shutdown
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