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A Siena poll underscores a significant partisan gap: 47% of Democrats support the notion that the government should shut down if their demands aren't met, whereas only 5% of Republicans share this view. This disparity exemplifies how each side perceives leverage and strategy in political negotiations. While Democrats seem more inclined to see shutdowns as a tool to press their agenda, Republicans largely oppose the idea, emphasizing the detrimental effects of such closures.