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October 13, 2025

Poll splits Americans on shutdown blame

NPR
Associated Press
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PBS News
KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation)
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68% support extending ACA subsidies, including 52% of Republicans surveyed

AP-NORC poll (Oct. 9–13, 2025): 58% say President Trump and congressional Republicans bear a great deal or quite a bit of responsibility for the shutdown; 54% say the same of congressional Democrats.

Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (fielded Sept. 23–29, 2025; n=1,334): 78% of adults want Congress to extend the enhanced ACA marketplace premium tax credits; 59% of Republicans and 92% of Democrats support extension.

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When did KFF conduct its Health Tracking Poll showing 78% support for extending ACA subsidies?

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The AP-NORC poll surveyed 1,289 adults from October 9-13, 2025.

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When the AP-NORC poll was conducted in mid-October 2025, how long had the shutdown lasted?

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The longest previous government shutdown in U.S. history lasted 35 days from December 2018 to January 2019.

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How many Americans have health insurance through the ACA marketplace in 2025?

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Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

Polling organization

Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)

Health policy research organization

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Inform constituents about the expiring ACA tax credits

Explain that KFF found 78% of adults support extending the enhanced premium tax credits that are set to expire at year's end, and that premiums for many Marketplace enrollees would rise sharply without action.

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Hi, I'm calling to get information about the expiring ACA enhanced premium tax credits to share with my community.

Key points to mention:

  • A Kaiser Family Foundation poll fielded Sept. 23-29, 2025 found that 78% of adults want Congress to extend the enhanced ACA marketplace premium tax credits
  • Support includes 59% of Republicans and 92% of Democrats
  • The enhanced tax credits are set to expire at year's end
  • Premiums for many Marketplace enrollees would rise sharply without action

How this impacts people: When enhanced tax credits expire, millions of Americans will see their health insurance premiums increase significantly. This affects families who depend on Marketplace plans for coverage. The bipartisan support shows this isn't a partisan issue—it's about keeping healthcare affordable.

Questions to ask:

  • What resources does KFF have to help explain the impact of expiring tax credits?
  • Can you provide data on how many people in my state would be affected?
  • What's the timeline for Congress to act before the credits expire?

Specific request: I want to inform my community about the expiring tax credits and the need for Congress to extend them. Can you help me understand the impact and share resources?

Thank you for your time.