A CBS News poll reveals that most Americans believe the government shutdown is not worth it, with negative views of both parties and President Trump. The public largely blames all sides involved, and concerns about the economic impact and key issues like healthcare dominate the discourse. Overall, both parties and Trump face low approval ratings, and the shutdown is seen as a distraction from larger concerns.
During a government shutdown, some furloughed employees of the Small Business Administration used automated email responses to blame Senate Democrats for the shutdown, highlighting partisan tensions.
Both parties are using federal government websites and media to blame each other for the shutdown, with Republicans highlighting Democratic obstruction and Democrats emphasizing threats to healthcare, risking widespread disruption and furloughs of federal employees.
