Most Americans Prefer Government Shutdown Over New Spending: Poll

Only 34 percent of likely voters would prefer Congress to approve an authorization for more spending in order to avoid a government shutdown.

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The House majority whip, Tom Emmer of Minnesota, is tasked with rallying GOP members to maintain a unified front in the debt ceiling debate. AP/Alex Brandon

With a battle over the debt ceiling looming and both Democrats and Republicans digging in, a new poll suggests that most voters prefer a government shutdown over new spending.

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