"We often see stark differences in views and stated experiences between members of differing political parties. There might be other factors contributing to that variance, too. For example, the impacts of the shutdown may be affecting different areas of the country in different ways. However, politics play a significant role in how people view the government and the actions they are most aware of."
"The Partnership for Public Service, a nonpartisan nonprofit, reported on Oct. 17 that 48% of Americans agree the funding lapse has impacted people in their community. There was, however, a partisan gap with 69% of Democrats responding affirmatively compared with 38% of independents and 27% of Republicans. These results come from a nationally representative survey of nearly 1,100 Americans that was conducted between Oct. 9-13, which was during the second week of the shutdown."
A nationally representative survey of nearly 1,100 Americans conducted Oct. 9-13 during the second week of the shutdown found 48% of respondents agree the funding lapse has impacted people in their community. The survey revealed a partisan gap: 69% of Democrats affirmed impacts, compared with 38% of independents and 27% of Republicans. Respondents also reported 49% would worry about community effects if many federal employees are fired during the shutdown. Officials sent reduction-in-force notices to around 4,000 civil servants across seven agencies after a presidential threat, though a federal judge has temporarily largely paused the removals. Politics influence perceptions of government actions.
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