Morning Joe Polls: More Americans blame Trump and GOP for shutdown
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Oct 31, 2025 
Seth Moulton, a Democratic congressman, share insights on the current political landscape amid the 31-day government shutdown. He discusses how recent polls indicate that many Americans, particularly independents, hold Trump and the GOP responsible for the crisis. The conversation dives into Speaker Johnson's strategies in the House and the ramifications for upcoming state races in Virginia and New Jersey. Moulton emphasizes the Democrats' need to connect with working families and critiques the party's messaging focused on billionaire interests.
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Growing Up In An Old Mill Town
- Mike Barnicle remembers growing up in a postwar mill town where mills dominated daily life and even colored the river.
- He contrasts that vibrant past with the town's current economic decline after mill closures.
Public Blame And Widespread Concern
- Polling shows 45% of Americans blame Trump and Republicans for the 31-day shutdown, with 46% of independents siding against Republicans.
- Three-quarters of adults express significant concern about the shutdown's real-world impacts like SNAP and missed paychecks.
Shutdown Causes Immediate Harm And Political Pain
- The shutdown is producing immediate harms: SNAP benefits delay, missed federal paychecks, and air-travel disruptions from sick callouts.
- That mounting harm is politically costly for Republicans as public anxiety and independent defections grow.
