The government shutdown fight, explained by two polls
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This poll shows why Democrats are so confident about making Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits a centerpiece of the government funding fight: They're popular, even among Republicans.
Why it matters: That's why even before the government shutdown, some Republican senators were already thinking about how to extend the credits — with changes — before they expire at the end of the year.
- But if you ask Americans whether it's worth keeping the government shut down over the credits, this Washington Post text poll found there's less support for that.
Between the lines: Any of these numbers can change the longer the shutdown drags on, but for now there's not majority support for keeping the shutdown going to extend the tax credits.
What we're watching: One date to watch — if the shutdown lasts that long — is Nov. 1. That's when open enrollment starts for ACA coverage.
- And that's when millions of people will see the new premium rates — which could more than double without the tax credits, according to the health policy research group KFF.
