AP Poll: Most Americans Blame Both Parties and Trump for Prolonged Government Shutdown

Dems Should Reopen the Government

Americans are becoming more frustrated with the ongoing federal government shutdown. But while each party labors to cast all the blame on the other one, the most recent poll finds that most people blame them both. An AP/NORC poll that was reported this morning shows that 60% of Americans blame Trump and the Republicans while 54% blame the Democrats. So, the strategy Democrats are employing to hammer on health care as the reason they’re fighting …

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AP Poll: Democrats Can’t Dodge Shutdown Blame

A new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans see the ongoing government shutdown as a serious problem. While President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans shoulder much of the blame, Democrats in Congress are not escaping scrutiny from voters frustrated with Washington gridlock. The survey, conducted Oct. 9-13, 2025, finds that 58% of U.S. adults assign "a great deal" or "quite a bit" of responsibility to Trump and Republicans in Congress…

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AP-NORC poll: Who's winning public opinion over the shutdown?

As the government shutdown drags on, a new poll finds that most Americans see it as a significant problem — and all of the major players are being blamed.

AP-NORC poll: Who's winning public opinion over the shutdown? (copy)

As the government shutdown drags on, a new poll finds that most Americans see it as a significant problem — and all of the major players are being blamed.