Popularity Contest: Shutdowns No Problem for Politicians
by Eric Sirjord on Oct 1, 2013 | Views: 117 | Score: 0
| Pre-1995/1996 shutdown | Post-1995/1996 shutdown | Later in 1996 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorable view of Clinton | 52 | 42 | 52 |
| Favorable view of Gingrich | 25 | 31 | 24 |
| U.S. Satisfaction | 33 | 24 | 36 |
Sources:
gallup.com
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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.