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American legislators from both factions are assigning blame as numerous of federal staff remain on uncompensated time off and the closure drags on with no conclusion in prospect.

The Democratic Party have refused to endorse the GOP funding bill unless lapsing medical assistance which they argue many laboring parents rely on are renewed.

The Republican Party desire Democrats to approve a temporary legislation first and then they can discuss the subsidies.

Misty Dennis, 49, Republican

This Golden State voter is concerned about the widespread impact of the shutdown on ordinary people.

The GOP have fifty-three votes, they must secure 60 to pass the bill. Could it be that hard to come together over a handful of supporters so that US citizens aren't being hurt?

If this drags on for an extended period, the truth is Americans are being hurt, American citizens are being touched by this and somebody must step up to be the grown-up in the negotiations.

I think sometimes politicians are so distant from ordinary citizens, the regular person living their lives, so they forget what the hardship is like and I feel they need to remember that, particularly if it's a large number of US citizens that are unpaid.

That's a large group of Americans not getting paid, that's a significant number of people failing to contribute their money toward the market. The public are just being harmed.

Denise Demontagnac, Twenty-Two, Democrat

This Old Line State resident recognises this funding lapse will bring suffering to many US citizens, but she thinks it is a worthy battle.

I'm concerned because there is no good outcome with the federal government being inactive.

I'm extremely concerned about what's going to occur to low-income families, students who need government grants and government workers.

But this is a important struggle for the Democratic Party to pursue. Certainly positions are going to be lost, initiatives are going to face budget shortfalls, which is so disappointing but I do not believe that is blame that the Democratic Party would have on their hands.

I feel it's valuable to stand firm, this is communicating a powerful message to their constituents.

A Democratic Voter, Mid-Thirties, Democrat

This Golden State voter is concerned the Democrats lack a plan in their shutdown strategy.

I question if the top Democrat has a strategy for an resolution path to talks or how to guide the group away from this.

I am uncertain if the Democratic Party have a effective communication to the citizens on what they're pursuing.

In terms of social media messaging, the GOP definitely have the upper hand. The communication is not effective on what the left are attempting.

I'm presently at a stage where I'm kind of concerned because government shutdowns harm everyone.

I'm going to be fine, but for others who relies on the public services, who hopes to explore a federal park or institution, they're going to be affected, if not currently, then in the coming days.

And that is unreasonable.

A Republican Voter, Fifty-Five, Republican

This Indiana voter states the left are playing politics with regular citizens and their well-being.

This is typical partisan behavior. It is a stopgap measure they are trying to approve, that the Democrats reject.

Everyone's referring to it as a Schumer shutdown, it's not the fault of the GOP, it's because of Schumer, he's acting to remain relevant within his group - in the meanwhile, people are in the difficult position.

I do not perceive that this is going to resolve.

The ordinary citizens are stuck in the crossfire, and the left are ready to sacrifice those people. They're failing to do their reputation any benefits when they really block things like this.

A Democratic Voter, 27, Democratic Supporter

This Florida citizen claims the Democratic approach is a challenging but required one and one that impacts his sister, who has been placed on leave because of the funding gap.

Democrats' plan is a challenging one, but unfortunately it is a necessary one.

They have been unable to do very much to halt or prevent the president's priorities.

I agree with their approach, I endorse their rationale for proceeding.

The administration leader is a bully and if you yield to a aggressor he's going to expect more, that's how bullies behave. So you have to resist a aggressor to make him understand you're not going to surrender for nothing.

The moment when it becomes too much is when the Democrats start suffering in the PR battle, if the story shifts to criticizing the left then it might be appropriate to end the standoff.

A Republican Voter, 64, Republican

This Arizona resident is not directly impacted by the closure so he is accepting of the halt lasting a while, if that is what it is needed for the GOP to win.

I would expect after the year that the Democrats have had, I would have anticipated that they would have agreed to the stopgap measure, at least in the short term.

I am fully supportive of what the Republicans are pursuing, I'm all for lowering federal outlays.

The Democrats have grown so hateful of the administration, regardless of what he offers I believe they would seek reasons to battle him.

I individually am not feeling the urgency that many Americans are, this doesn't directly impact.

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