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This Might Be The Ugliest, Most Ominous Poll Number For The GOP

Oct 21, 2013, 16:30 IST

AP

If the US were based on a parliamentary system, Obama would definitely call for a national election right now.

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A new poll from CNN shows just how badly the GOP is faring in the eyes of the public after the shutdown:

The poll was conducted Friday through Sunday, just after the end of the 16-day partial federal government shutdown that was caused in part by a push by House conservatives to try and dismantle the health care law, which is President Barack Obama's signature domestic achievement. According to the survey, 54% say it's a bad thing that the GOP controls the House, up 11 points from last December, soon after the 2012 elections when the Republicans kept control of the chamber. Only 38% say it's a good thing the GOP controls the House, a 13-point dive from the end of last year.

Read the full poll here >

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