| jmca... | This was a game for the Dems! They knew they’d have to cave eventually but chose to let the American people suffer. Despicable!! |
| twin... | They did NOT have a plan to fund healthcare! trump hates Obama and wants to abolish Obamacare! They had NO COUNTER CLAIM!!! once again trump is deflecting off the Epstein files!!! He is so guilty and needs to be impeached sooner than later and take mike johnson with him!! |
| juli... | Healthcare is not the issue to re open the govt. a balanced budget is… both sides are responsible to help Americans live. It’s there job. |
| lenn... | They should have voted for ACA subsidies as red states need more healthcare assistance. They turned their back on all Americans whose premiums are now skyrocketing. |
| dani... | Republicans are increasing health care costs to middle and lower class Americans to provide tax cuts for the wealthy. Shameful. |
| bfph... | All we needed was a CR. The rest was simply political posturing for the elections last week. Politics are disgusting these days |
| tere... | Trump |
| beck... | Democrats bragged about shutting down the government thinking they would play tough guys and it backfired. |
| gerr... | What was gained? Nothing Retro pay did not help solve any debt issues The elected officials are a joke Basically we paid for time off to all govt Pay thoughts who kept working … of course But the park ranger that stayed home and cut the grass no Also do not pay the house and senate they did nothing |
| jmla... | Republicans are just plain evil. |
| aunt... | The GOP and the Pres REFUSED to negotiate! |
| crai... | The continuing resolution was voted down 14 time by the Democrats. The purpose of a continuing resolution is to buy time to continue negotiations. Instead, the democrats attempted to extort unreasonable demands and negatively impacted millions of Americans via pay and travel interruptions. |
| drew... | The ridiculous request to fund health care benefits for illegals is whats driving up healthcare insurance for people who pay for it. I’m glad republicans were holding the line on that. It is also undeniable proof that democrats have used this practice extensively in past history. |
| vick... | Both are super rich, "don't care about the average person" children |
| mbec... | Democrats had control of both the Senate and Congress for years. Both parties sometimes worked together to keep the Government open. The Republicans had to forfeit their parties needs in order to keep the government open. Now the shoe was on the other foot, Republicans presented a clean bill and promised to review the Democrats concerns after they opened the government. The left wing of the party wanted nothing of the sorts and was willing to destroy our country unless they got what they demanded. |
| vwur... | I can’t believe most Republicans oppose health care subsidies |
| nell... | Schumer and more needs to resign,Jeffrey h.they hate trump so much there hate hurting the American people. |
| nfni... | They are selfish money hungry assholes who can't think for themselves and support a pedophile, 34 felony convictions, rapist and all of them think of NO ONE but themselves which is totally disgusting! "Beware of the wolves in sheep clothing". |
| mkva... | It is clear that they were the ones not voting to pass the budget |
| davi... | I have never liked what the Affordable Care Act has done to the cost of health insurance. We pay a great deal more for health insurance premiums and get less coverage and fewer options than before. I am against extending tax credits, that just prolongs bad policy. It’s time for the government to kill this awful piece of legislation and come up with something that’s an Improvement for everyone. All the ACA did was take from responsible individuals, in the form of much higher premiums for reduced coverage, and redistribute to those who pay very little or nothing. I don’t care how you frame that, it isn’t “fair”. |
| robe... | Mainly Republicans because they stayed away from Washington listening to the party cronies instead of the people they represent to participate in a process the founding fathers intentionally designed to drive compromise instead of intentional stalemate. |
| ann.... | They haven’t been willing to come to the table on health care and they still aren’t. The shutdown revealed the Republicans true colors. Willingness to get their way no matter who it hurts. Dems didn’t cave. They decided they couldn’t let children and old people starve. |
| west... | Republicans are catering to Donald Trumps wims to squeeze as much money out of the Government to use as he likes for his own personal agenda without any respect or concern to the American Citizens. |
| nick... | Republicans held, and continue to hold, healthcare benefits hostage and used unpaid furloughs and hunger as a means of extortion. |
| spro... | 14 times democrats voted against reopening. I don’t give my children want they want when they throw a tantrum either. |
| ssme... | I do not agree with the middle class getting screwed with health insurance. I do not agree with the financial support of other countries with transition surgeries. |
| gibl... | Republicans voted to open it for 14 times or Democrats voted to keep it shut. Schumer negotiated to keep it shut for what the Democrats wanted was to keep subsidies that they put a time limit on for a program that spends more than they promised. |
| supe... | They all suck |
| chiu... | Democrats voted NO over 15 times on the same bill bipartisan approved in the spring of 2025 |
| matt... | They could have done away with the filibuster at any point. They could have negotiated |
| jill... | It takes both sides willing to come to the table to compromise for the good of the American people. It is never one-sided. The government needs to learn to work together and stop digging their heels in creating chaos for our country. |
| jeca... | they are a bunch of bullies. why isn't anyone able to stand up to them? |
| john... | There is blame on both sides but the bulk of it should be attributed to the sitting government, the vote shows the willingness of the democrats to see the other side of the arguments… if no dems had voted for it then the chances were (given 2 republicans voted against it) the bill wouldn’t have passed … the president, whose job it is, did nothing to resolve the disputes that led to the shutdown.. no wonder he got so energetically booed at the Commanders game last weekend |
| nyan... | They complain about the ACA but do nothing to replace it for the last 15 years. |
| mric... | It’s not even a question or close. Democrats are absolutely to blame for this shutdown mess. |
| sing... | Where do you get the statement that “public opinion is split” on who is to blame for the shutdown? Polls show that people blame Republicans by a wide margin. |
| loga... | Elected officials are seasoned professionals who should have Americas best interests at heart and not party allegiance |
| bpar... | Another attempt to disrupt the Republican Administration using an archaic system. |
| jeff... | All on Trump and his sycophants. |
| cgar... | Democrats were essentially holding the government hostage. They were using Obamacare extensions and credits that most people even on that particular insurance no longer want or need. |
| gogo... | Trump and his cronies, Mike Johnson want to implode the Affordable Healthcare Act, which is why they refused the deal. They are the ones who do not care if Americans, including their own constituents, suffer. That is why Trump was comfortable releasing a cartoon of dumping excrement on his own people. |
| serg... | The side that caves first knows they were holding on out of hate. |
| kath... | Not only did Democracts vote to shut down the government initially, they voted to insure that the shutdown continued each time the Republicans asked them to vote to reopen, knowing that many children and their parents were suffering from the loss of the Snap food programs. In addition, the refusal to pay the salaries of our military and air traffic controllers put the safety of both groups and all Americans at risk. |
| teac... | They have control of House, Senate, and White House & could not come together to avoid shutdown |
| tdel... | Dems are lost, no clarity on issues or direction for a better America |
| usct... | The Democrats ended the shutdown to give people a breathing space during the holiday period. If there is no move to extend ACA subsidies they may shut things down in late January. |
| mija... | Democrats didn’t sign for good reason. |
| grov... | Democrats want to give health care, phones, hotel lodgings and other benefits to people in our country that did not go through the legal process, while letting low income U.S. citizens suffer and starve. It’s disgusting |
| jj.j... | 60 votes were required to pass the CR. Why isn't the media reporting that Republicans were united in voting YES to open the government. To pass required a few more Democrats to cast their vote YES to open the government to get to the 60 total votes required to pass the CR. |
| lisa... | GOP out of control 100%.🆘🇺🇸 Release the TrumpStein Files. |
| atli... | The takeover of the US government by the oligarchic tyranny is a little like the proverbial dying frog in ever increasing boiling water temperatures, hard to see until it's too late. |
| tom.... | They democrats even admitted and owned the shutdown. |
| jrv1... | The issue was healthcare recipients that were added during COVID and that won’t be resolved with or without the shutdown. And many progressives are using for their agenda advancement and distain for President Trump. Disruption is step 1 in the Saul Alinsky handbook. Ask yourself what was gained? |
| terr... | The number of people who are not critical thinkers is staggering! This proves how dangerous fake news is and how it is changing our country with LIES! There will be a need for a new level in hell for “journalists”. |
| lynn... | Not only the Republicans but Trump specifically. Such unbelievable cruelty in not providing SNAP benefits when it was fully within their power to do so. |
| rang... | Always wanting to give to illegals |
| wate... | Republican offered a clean bill and Dems rejected it. The Dems package offered included non-necessary items such as certain LGBT education overseas showing they were not serious about resolution of the dispute but delayed funding government operations for political purposes. |
| cger... | It's pretty obvious that your readers are mostly Progressive Leftist Democrats, otherwise the poll would be opposite. In spite of the fact that it was the same continuing resolution as the last one the Democrats approved and the fact that EVERY Democrat voted for closing the Government the propagandist and lies and the Corporate media did their job well in convincing the sheeple otherwise. Personally, I find the Democrats despicable to use their leverage to harm the American public for winning a few close running state elections with their lies..... It's sad to see so many Americans hate America so much. |
| mike... | White Hiuse absent |
| tomd... | It is my expectation that our leaders work together for the good of our nation. Unfortunately, it appears that their priorities are more focused on opposing each other instead. |
| mard... | I believe they waited until after the elections to impact election out comes in BA NJ and NY |
| jnap... | Democrats voted 15 times to not reopen with nothing on the table. Just extending to have time to hash out differences. |
| suzc... | Republicans are out of touch with the financial challenges most Americans face. Their lack of willingness to discuss the escalating costs of health care are incredibly irresponsible! |
| beni... | Republicans lack backbone and follow Trump blindly. It’s very sad to watch! |
| kbat... | They are both responsible, but my understanding is the Democrats approved this same bill previously, but suddenly had a change of heart. Why would they not approve it a second time? Because Trump is in office - that's the only reason. |
| sher... | Dems trying to stick it to Trump only punished American people. |
| rblo... | I believe our Republican politicians have given into Trump’s demands and bullying. |
| rahm... | Ridiculous the way Republicans are handling this... They truly do not care about less fortunate people... Frankly Democrats are certainly not immune to criticism... I believe the atrocities of the last two years off the Biden era particularly the Kamala Harris debacle coupled with hiding Biden senility have created this situation. |
| doct... | Republicans ARE the problem. You name it. |
| nord... | They are always pointing at the other side! BOTH PARTIES ACT LIKE LITTLE KIDS---NOT ME!!!! IT'S THEIR FAULT! They need help on how to get along with others and take both sides into consideration and then figure out what is BEST FOR THE PEOPLE---NOT THEMSELVES!!! Or THE PARTY! |
| tami... | Actually, Trump not allowing negotiations |
| fcse... | There would have been no shutdown if Dems had caved from the beginning. But in the light of recent elections they should have stood their ground on health care benefits. |
| rhon... | Schumer is a disgrace - must go! |
| mman... | If this was a clean CR with no partisan issues, then don't hold the federal workers as pawns for leveraging a particular party's agenda. |
| rita... | Democrats want to fund outrageous ridiculous issues, many not even in our country. They also are responsible for giving many benefits ( funded by taxpayers dollars) to illegals. This has to stop. |
| jose... | Feed the rich, starve the poor. The GOP motto! |
| nico... | The R control all 3 branches. It’s an easy call. |
| pjpa... | Democrats will do anything to stymie Trump’s solid economic gains .1% GDP decline says it all ……. democrats don’t care they’re hurting all Americans |
| debb... | The GOP is totally responsible & people need to realize that the GOP party does not care at all about the American people. Get rid of all of them! |
| bret... | Republicans need to propose a solution to the US Healthcare crisis. Without a viable solution they need to extend the government assistance. |
| kind... | the Democrats voted "NO".... who else could you blame???? |
| bgtw... | Millions of Americans will lose health care insurance due to the loss of incentives on their premiums. Democrats needed to assure this would not happen and were just asking for this issue to be addressed and resolved. Republicans don't care about their constituents and refused to help them or address this crisis. |
| c.ny... | This space is not enough to elaborate. In summary, some nice Trump had a taste of being president of the USA, him and the Republican cohorts have been the worst news to USA and to the countries of the world who believe in democracy and freedom. |
| csbr... | Funny how the Republican majority would blame the minority party, even Dump said that it’s a failure of the president for a shutdown. The party of pedophiles still can’t take accountability. |
| kelt... | Shumer must go his stubbornness cost americans greatly |
| robs... | Democratic Congressmen after Congressman repeatedly said “shutting down the government is the only leverage we have.” And afterwards they answered the question “Do you think the shutdown was worth it?” To which every Democrat who was asked this question unconvincingly responded “yes.” Yesterday, 34% of you demonstrated you pay very little attention to the news, and today it increased to 44%. I guess that’s why you signed up for this quick newsletter! |
| arno... | What did Democrats gain by shutting down the government but messing with the Nations government employees? |
| beve... | They are like spoiled children. If they don’t get there way they leave. People need to go back to work and get off of social programs. |
| denn... | The democrats decided to shut down the government by demanding Obamacare be subsidized with taxpayer money. Obamacare was not designed to be a standalone system, and the Democrats knew it from the beginning. Just ask the doctors who retired or went to pay-as-you-go. I did not get to keep my doctor as Obama promised, and I had to drop my insurance because the premiums doubled many times. |
| lous... | The Dems are not for the American people. They are more focused on “leverage “. |
| lind... | Actually I blame TRUMP_!!! |
| andr... | Democrats initiated it. I guess you could still argue Republicans are "responsible" but it wouldn't have happened without the filibuster. Doesn't really matter. The much much bigger issue is the incompetence and never ending spending and taxation. We're cooked. |
| jwar... | Americans should be first |
| finn... | Democrats all ready lost funding in the big beautiful bill. Their not approving the funing cut was purely a tactic from their leader. Complete nonsense and horrible for all the people who suffered. Congress should have there pay cut when government shuts down. |
| luis... | The republicans are in control of all three branches of government. It is the duty and responsibility of the nation leader(President) to protect the American people I don’t think he did so. |
| rmug... | When democrats propose a multi-issue bill hiding funding for things the tax payers should not be responsible for, they held up the process. Propose a single issue, clear and concise. The republicans proposed a single issue bill and it was denied, thus continuing the shut down. Seems like this was bogarted from the start. |
| jcou... | Republicans refusal to respect health care for ALL, which was a major hang- up while holding the "power" to keep the government open if choosing to do so. |
| jjbl... | Republicans either ultra selfish/ greedy or ultra stupid |
| selp... | If Republicans are not going to support the ACA, they need to come up with a plan. |
| vzwi... | Health does need to be reformed. But the subsidy was passed with a deadline because it was a stop gap interim and temporary solution and was NEVER meant to be a permanent solution. |
| jbra... | Its ALL about politics for Democrats |
| vita... | Democrats are using too much taxpayer money to become even more rich and want to fund illegal aliens in which they shouldn’t be here anyhow |
| ryan... | Who was in the office and who was on vacation during those 40 something days? |
| jeda... | How could people be Opting Republican. I mean, the shutdown was from Democrats voting no. Crazy how deceived people are |
| nanc... | The fact that they wouldn’t even consider negotiating with Democrats to extend the ACA subsidies will hurt them going forward. Add to that the cruelty they were willing to go along with by halting SNAP payments and closing Head Start while moving money around to pay Argentina and ICE. They will pay for this in the midterms. |
| kink... | Based on the published voting record. |
| brad... | Republicans caused it; democrats were foolish cowards to give in. |
| arch... | It took 6-8 Democrat “defectors” to pass the bill to re-open. That tells me that it was the Democrats that held us hostage. |
| kris... | No need to elaborate. They blocked everything and wanted to hold the country hostage to get their way… like they always do. It didn’t work and Republicans didn’t bend. They wouldn’t have had anymore support if they started affecting people anymore so they jumped in and ended it before they looked bad.. and will probably shut us down and blame the republicans as soon as the holiday season is over. They are self serving and dangerous. |
| cher... | Democrats wanted to continue to fund illegal aliens … Republicans did not! Our country cannot afford to continue taking care of people who are here illegally. |
| iris... | they are one in the same |
| mcph... | They do not care about the average voter and people of color. There's no compassion but yet they claim to have God in their lives. Hypocrites. |
| jkdi... | These poll numbers are interesting to point the finger at republicans when the democrats would not vote to reopen the gov… |
