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new HuffPost/YouGov poll: 50% say shutdown "very serious," up from 29% at the start of the shutdown
Trump and the Republicans are sinking fast.
A massive 75% of Americans now say the shutdown is somewhat serious or very serious
Hats off to the Dems for sticking together and holding strong! And it's only going to get worse for Republicans ............
new HuffPost/YouGov poll: 50% of Americans now call shutdown "very serious," up from 29% at the start of the shutdown
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57% of Americans in our poll now say Trump is at least partially responsible for shutdown, up from 49-51% in previous polls. Approval ratings for Trump, Congress, Rs/Ds all still in the red - all seen as playing politics, not making good faith effort.
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One respondent on shutdown effects: "[Our son] is an essential federal worker with a one year old and no way to buy diapers or baby food...my son in law is on unpaid leave but luckily my daughter is working full time. But she’s going on maternity leave in March.”
