Lenny Brawner

Mary Radcliffe, a political commentator specializing in Pennsylvania, and Lenny Brawner, a senior data scientist at The Washington Post, dive into the dynamics behind the government shutdown. They discuss polling data revealing that Americans blame Republicans more than Democrats, influencing compromise strategies. The duo explores how question wording impacts survey results and the historical patterns of blame. They also analyze the latest New York Times poll findings, highlighting the stark gender gap in approval ratings and the implications for political strategies.