A government shutdown impacts Americans differently based on their political affiliation and geographical location. A survey revealed a partisan gap in perceived impact, with 69% of Democrats reporting community effects compared to 38% of independents and 27% of Republicans. Separately, WalletHub identified Washington D.C., Hawaii, and New Mexico as the most vulnerable areas, citing factors like high concentrations of federal jobs and contract dollars, a large percentage of SNAP recipients, significant real estate sectors, and numerous national parks. WalletHub's analysis also suggested that states that voted for Democrats are slightly more likely to be affected than those that voted for Republicans.
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