The Republicans are getting killed because the American people understandably can't afford to see a doubling in their health care premiums in order to give tax breaks to billionaires. That's why the Republicans are losing on this issue. And it's not just yesterday's elections. Poll after poll says the same thing. People are holding Republicans accountable for the shutdown because they refused to negotiate to protect the health care of millions of Americans. Now, I want to see the shutdown ended as soon as possible, and so do you. It is hurting a lot of people. (08:21–08:33)
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Asserts that polls indicate people blame Republicans for the shutdown due to their refusal to negotiate on health care.
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