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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 16h

The American people know full well that this is Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans' government shutdown, and say so by a 13-point margin. h/t @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 17h

As the shutdown dominates headlines, Americans say they trust Democrats in Congress to protect health care — not the congressional Republicans pushing cuts.

Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 19h

By a 13-point margin, Americans say Trump and Republicans in Congress are more to blame for the government shutdown than Democrats.

Top concern for Democrats, independents, and persuadables: stopping cuts to Medicaid and the ACA.

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Americans want the shutdown to end, but not if it means leaving millions without health care

Polling report on how to talk about the shutdown fight.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 1d

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Focus Group Report: MAHA Curious

Focus Groups report on “MAHA-Curious” Americans* on the state of the health and wellness in the country today, including where they look to for information and how they assess the “Make America Health...

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 1d

From deep pessimism about the cost of health care to growing concern over dyes and chemicals in food, MAHA-curious Americans are questioning what’s healthy.

We explored where they turn for information and how they see the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 2d

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Government shutdown: a guide for advocates

Polling report on awareness of and blame for the government shutdown.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI: When it comes to the government shutdown, Americans are clear on who’s to blame — and it’s not congressional Democrats:

🔴45% Trump and Republicans in Congress
🔵32% Democrats in Congress

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: News about the government shutdown is breaking though to more Americans — 75% say they’ve heard at least some about it, a 35-point increase from last month.

Check out our latest report👇
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Government shutdown: a guide for advocates

Polling report on awareness of and blame for the government shutdown.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 3d

A week into the shutdown, Democrats in Congress remain firm on protecting health care, while Republicans haven’t signaled interest in reaching a bipartisan agreement.

In the court of public opinion, a plurality of Americans say Trump and congressional Republicans are to blame.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 4d

ICYMI: The government shut down last week — and Americans are clear on who’s to blame:

🔴45% Republicans in Congress
🔵26% Democrats in Congress
🟣21% Both equally

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Republicans on the Hook for Government Shutdown

Polling report on perceptions of a potential government shutdown.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 4d

🛒Americans in battleground districts are feeling the pressure of rising grocery costs, with 7 in 10 saying the Trump's tariffs have increased prices.

What do they say the future holds? Half believe the worst of cost increases is yet to come. Learn more: navigatorresearch.org/feeling-the-...

Feeling the pressure of rising grocery costs Battleground voters lay the blame on Trump and Republicans in Congress

Polling report on perceptions of tariffs in the House battleground.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 7d

In celebration of The Life of a Showgirl dropping today, we’re back with more favorability polling!🎤

A majority of Americans view Taylor Swift favorably, while just 34% are unfavorable.

Trump? Let’s just say the numbers don’t look nearly as good👇

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 8d

To watch her full breakdown on the government shutdown visit her Substack here: objectioneverything.substack.com/p/objection-...

Objection: Republicans Own This Shutdown—And They're Using It to Gut the Federal Workforce

Republicans are driving this shutdown to shrink government and strip protections from millions.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 8d

“It’s not just about keeping the lights on — it’s about what kind of government we’re going to have.”

@elizaorlins.bsky.social s unpacks our latest data: What’s top of mind for Americans, and who they blame for the shutdown?👇

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 9d

Our most recent polling on the government shutdown shows a plurality of Americans — nationally and in battleground districts — blame Trump and Republicans in Congress.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 10d

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Americans in the Battleground Want Congress to Protect Health Care — Even If It Means Shutting Down the Government

Polling report on perceptions of a potential government shutdown, rising costs among House battleground constituents.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 10d

🚨If Congress doesn’t reach a funding deal by midnight, the government will shut down.

Here’s how people in battleground districts see it👇

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 11d

An overwhelming majority in battleground districts say a government shutdown Wednesday would cause serious problems for the country.

The top issues they say would be worth shutting down the government for? Protecting health care and opposing tariffs.
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Americans in the Battleground Want Congress to Protect Health Care — Even If It Means Shutting Down the Government

Polling report on perceptions of a potential government shutdown, rising costs among House battleground constituents.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 11d

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MAHA: The Policies and Messages

Polling report on perceptions of health and wellness policies in the United States.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 11d

The "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement has gained national attention, but our polling shows many of its core policies — like ending vaccine mandates — are unpopular.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 14d

JUST IN: 66% of Americans in battleground districts have heard about a possible shutdown next week — with just 21% saying they have heard "a lot."

Read more on what battleground constituents are thinking about a potential shutdown: navigatorresearch.org/americans-in...

Americans in the Battleground Want Congress to Protect Health Care — Even If It Means Shutting Down the Government

Polling report on perceptions of a potential government shutdown, rising costs among House battleground constituents.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 15d

NEW: Americans strongly support tackling pollution in our air & water and removing artificial food dyes to keep communities healthier — most oppose ending vaccine mandates, including for public school students.

Read more in our MAHA report⬇️
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MAHA: The Policies and Messages

Polling report on perceptions of health and wellness policies in the United States.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 16d

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Trump’s National Guard Deployment: A Guide for Advocates

Polling report on perceptions of the Trump administration’s deployment of troops to American cities.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 16d

What do Americans think about Trump sending the National Guard into DC?

Half oppose it — including:

🔵 83% of Democrats
⚪️ 53% of Independents
🔴 15% of Republicans (29% of non-MAGA)

Bar chart from Navigator Research. Title: Half of Americans Oppose Trump Deploying National Guard Troops to D.C.

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 17d

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