"Luntz told CNN on Tuesday that the lack of a deal could spur another another government shutdown and most voters would take their irritation out on President Donald Trump's party. If the government does shut down because they still can't find a solution to this, [it] is going to be very painful for the Republican Party, Luntz told host Brianna Keilar. Because as you note, every survey, every poll that's out there shows that Republicans will be hurt more by this than Democrats."
"Luntz said healthcare is an issue that goes deeper than polling and politics for the average voter. In the end, we have a significant percentage millions and millions of people who cannot afford their health care. And this becomes an issue not just of affordability, but expense. I know it sounds the same, but in the polling that we've done, the public thinks that American health care is simply too expensive, and they will be grateful for any solution that brings down that cost,"
Republicans face electoral risk in 2026 if Congress fails to reach a healthcare deal, which could trigger another government shutdown and voter backlash against the president's party. Many Americans cannot afford healthcare and view U.S. health care as excessively expensive; any solution that reduces costs would be welcomed. ACA subsidy extensions were not secured, and Congress adjourned until 2026 while subsidies for millions are set to expire. Voters resent partisan finger-pointing and focus on affordability over policy technicalities. Polling indicates Republicans would be hurt more than Democrats by a failure to resolve healthcare cost and subsidy issues.
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