NJ Recorder

Changes politics with Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman’s voter turned opinion. His loud and impetuous behavior angers Democrats, but a recent poll suggests his popularity is soaring among Republicans. The latest Quinnipiac University survey from September 25–29 revealed that 46% of Pennsylvania voters approve of Fetterman’s performance and 38% disapprove. Others are uncertain. Republicans like…

Democratic strategists defy Republicans to override Senate rules when the federal government is partially shut down and budget talks stall. Democratic leaders want to make the clash a public test of will rather than using procedures. The issue is healthcare funding. Democrats say stopgap spending measures must protect vulnerable programs and prolong Affordable Care Act…

Americans oppose President Trump, congressional Republicans, and Democrats’ government shutdown handling. A recent CBS News/YouGov study reveals widespread dissatisfaction with how all parties have handled the funding standoff, suggesting political costs are growing for everyone. After Congress failed to enact a spending measure by September 30, the government shut down October 1. The October 1–3…