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Some Republican lawmakers later joked with reporters that Schumer had effectively “beaten up his own talking point.” Others argued that the moment showed the difficulty Democrats face in countering polling data that appears unfavorable to them during a politically sensitive moment.
Political analysts note that disputes over polling are common in Washington, particularly during moments of high-stakes negotiations such as a government shutdown. Both parties frequently highlight surveys that support their narrative while questioning the credibility of polls that suggest the opposite.