A government shutdown, traditionally viewed as a political liability for the party in power, appears to be yielding a surprising electoral dividend for the GOP, according to CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten.
In a discussion with anchor John Berman, Enten presented polling figures that show the Republican Party’s “brand” has not only withstood the shutdown but has actually improved in key metrics.
What we’re seeing here is the Republican brand in Congress has actually improved somewhat
Enten highlighted the shift in the net popularity and approval ratings for the Republican Party since the shutdown began, leaving congressional Republicans with little political incentive to concede.
Author's summary: GOP polling improves despite shutdown.