Asked by armando

How did the federal budget crisis affect the presidential election in 1996?
People were disappointed that Clinton shut down the government.
People had more negative feelings toward the Republican Party.
People blamed Democrats for cuts made to social programs.
People credited Republicans with ending the budget crisis.

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People had more negative feelings toward the Republican Party.

The 1995–96 budget standoff and government shutdowns were widely blamed on Congressional Republicans, which boosted Clinton’s standing and helped his 1996 reelection campaign.