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Despite the failed negotiations, the political calculus was clear: Democrats sought to avoid being blamed for a shutdown, fully aware that their approval ratings are already in the depths of the 20s. The recent polls, villainizing Trump and the GOP, were part of a propaganda effort to shift blame onto Republicans. However, analyses from accurate pollsters reveal that the Americans are increasingly disillusioned with Democrat leadership, which faces low approval and a loss of voter trust.