Government Shutdown Blame Divided Between Republicans and Democrats According to New Poll

Oct 09, 2025 10:54 pm CST

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals Americans hold both Republicans and Democrats responsible for the ongoing government shutdown, with 67% blaming Republicans and 63% blaming Democrats. As federal services face disruption with one-third of workers on unpaid leave, 49% of Americans worry about potential delays in critical services like Social Security payments while political leaders continue positioning for advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms.