Poll: Public blames Trump for the shutdown
(WorldNews Mexico)

By Sahil Kapur | BLoomberg News President Donald Trump said a month ago that he’d gladly take the blame for a government shutdown over his proposed border wall. Polls show he’s getting it. Six surveys taken since the partial government closure began last month tell a consistent story — half or more Americans believe Trump and his party are responsible for the shutdown, while one-third or fewer point the finger at Democrats. Holding the president responsible marks a reversal in polling from previous shutdowns, and it’s raising pressure on Senate Republicans, some of whom have begun calling...