How did the federal budget crisis affect the presidential election in 1996?

During the 1995–1996 budget standoff, the federal government shut down after Clinton and congressional Republicans could not agree on a budget. Many voters blamed Republicans for the shutdown, which strengthened Clinton politically and contributed to negative feelings toward the Republican Party in the 1996 election. The answer is B, “People had more negative feelings toward the Republican Party.”

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