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Chuck Schumer: “Only 32% blame Democrats [for a government shutdown].”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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BREAKING NEWS: Schumer Reads Off Brutal Polling For Republicans On Government Shutdown Before Vote

Published | Video Starts at 02:06

Today, 75% of Americans support extending the tax premium credit. 63% of Republicans support it. And 45% of voters say they'll blame Republicans in Congress for a government shutdown. Only 32% blame Democrats [for a government shutdown]. It's natural that people understand that Donald Trump and the Republicans want to shut down and Democrats do not. We need to deal with this health care crisis now, not later. (02:06–02:10)

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Asserts that 32% of voters would blame Democrats for a government shutdown.

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