Voters Fed Up With Gridlock as Shutdown Fallout Deepens

With new polling shows voters blaming Republicans for the shutdown over Democrats, the Forward Party's John Goodwin tells Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" that most Americans are simply fed up with Congress overall. He described a system “built for gridlock,” where families worrying about missed paychecks and rising costs feel ignored while lawmakers fundraise off the crisis. Goodwin said frustration with the two-party system is fueling a surge of interest in Forward candidates focused on compromise and practical problem-solving, adding that the party expects record growth heading into 2026.