Republicans Still Hold an Edge on the Economy

Politico: “Voters blame Republicans more than Democrats for the federal government shutdown, according to a review of polling conducted after services shuttered… Those same voters, however, delivered the GOP a 4-point advantage when asked which party they trust more on economic issues.”

“That dichotomy underscores an electoral hurdle for the party locked out of power: Even as Democrats hold the line over expiring health care subsidies that could send millions of Americans’ insurance prices soaring, voters still favor Republicans on the economy and cost of living.”