In late 1995 and early 1996,the public largely blamed a budget impasse that shut down the federal government on
A) First Lady Hillary Clinton.
B) both Democrats and Republicans equally.
C) congressional Republicans.
D) President Bill Clinton.
E) congressional Democrats.

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The budget impasse that shut down the federal government in late 1995 and early 1996 was largely blamed on congressional Republicans, who were seen as prioritizing political goals over essential government functions. This led to a significant drop in public approval ratings for the Republican Party and Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. President Bill Clinton, on the other hand, was able to use the crisis to his advantage and ultimately emerged with higher approval ratings.

In Late 1995 and Early 1996,the Public Largely Blamed a Budget