Popularity Contest: Shutdowns No Problem for Politicians


by Eric Sirjord on Oct 1, 2013 | Views: 117 | Score: 0
Created with Highcharts 4.2.3 /Highstock 4.2.3Pre-1995/1996shutdownPost-1995/1996shutdownLater in 1996Favorable view of ClintonFavorable view of GingrichU.S. Satisfaction0510152025303540455055
Pre-1995/1996 shutdownPost-1995/1996 shutdownLater in 1996
Favorable view of Clinton524252
Favorable view of Gingrich253124
U.S. Satisfaction332436
Sources: gallup.com
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Eric Sirjord
Eric Sirjord on Oct 1, 2013 1:24 AM said:

The history surrounding the last Federal Government shutdown in the mid 1990s informs us that politicians won't suffer a blow to their long-term popularity unless it is the shutdown making them popular.