As the government shutdown extends, Americans express increasing concern about its economic impacts. Polls indicate that a majority of voters are placing the blame on Republicans and former President Trump, with many indicating dissatisfaction with both parties. Republicans are seen as shouldering more blame than Democrats, suggesting growing voter irritation. Despite some narratives of Democrats gaining ground in the shutdown politics, public frustration with the ongoing stalemate is palpable, as more Americans begin to feel the direct effects of the shutdown.