Democrats gain public support during 8-day shutdown, with 52% blaming Trump and Republicans.

A super PAC backing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats are gaining public support in the ongoing government shutdown, urging them to hold firm on demands to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and reverse Medicaid changes. A poll from the Democratic-aligned Senate Majority PAC found 52% of Americans blame President Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, compared to 40% who blame Democrats. The government has been closed for eight days, with Republicans pushing to reopen at current spending levels by mid-November, while Democrats seek policy changes. Trump claims the shutdown harms a strong economy and record stock market, saying he’s open to negotiating but insists the government must reopen first. No resolution is in sight.