CNN data reporter Harry Enten discusses the results of new polls from AP-NORC and Quinnipiac on how the public is responding to the partial government shutdown.

HARRY ENTEN, CNN: You might think, given that the Republicans are in charge of both the House and the Senate, that a government shutdown might actually hurt the Republican brand -- but in fact, it hasn't.

If anything, it's been helped a little bit. Take a look here -- the shift in net popularity versus pre-shutdown. When we're looking at the Republican Party overall, that brand is actually up two points. That's within the margin of error, but clearly it hasn't dropped.

Come over to this side of the screen -- look at the net approval ratings for Republicans in Congress. It's actually up five points since pre-shutdown.

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