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This sentiment crosses party lines, with 60% of independents favoring immediate reopening and even 39% of Democrats expressing support for ending the shutdown. It underscores a widespread concern: the American public is more interested in the government functioning than in the politically motivated conditions being attached to reopening.
Concerns About Critical Services
The survey highlighted that Americans are highly concerned about the impact of the shutdown on essential services. An overwhelming 66% claim to be paying close attention to the shutdown's consequences, with many citing the potential for military service members to miss paychecks, air traffic controllers, TSA personnel working without pay, and other critical government workers.