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January 22, 2019

Most Border Wall Opponents, Supporters Say Shutdown Concessions Are Unacceptable

Majority of Americans say shutdown is ‘very serious’ problem for the nation

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Most Border Wall Opponents, Supporters Say Shutdown Concessions Are Unacceptable
Majority of public opposes substantial expansion of U.S-Mexico border wall
GOP support for expanding border wall rises; Democratic support falls
Sizable age, education, race differences on expanding border wall
Share of Republicans saying border wall would reduce illegal immigration increases
About half of adults oppose expanding the border wall and reject a shutdown deal funding Trump’s request
Public disapproves of how congressional leaders, Trump are handling shutdown negotiations
Widespread negative partisanship in views of handling of govt. shutdown
Wide partisan gap in views of seriousness of government shutdown

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