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Seven in 10 Americans say the government shutdown is a crisis or major problem, more than said so about the 1995 shutdown. Americans view President Obama, and Republican and Democratic leaders, more negatively as a result.

Proposals to enlarge the role of government in the U.S. seemingly conflict with Americans' deep distrust of the way their government operates.

Since the government shutdown began, more Americans mention the government and immigration as the most important problem facing the country.

Americans are worrying more than they did a year ago about paying their bills and maintaining their standard of living, among increases in financial worries. Low-income adults are affected far more than others.

President Donald Trump's current 39% job approval rating marks a four-percentage-point decline since February, when his ratings nearly reached record highs.

As the U.S. government shuts down for the first time since 1996, historical Gallup data show the shutdown 17 years ago had either no effect or a short-term impact on Americans' views of the U.S. and of the political players involved.

Former senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole maintained a more positive than negative image among Americans throughout his political career.

Herewith are 10 data-driven observations about the current government shutdown situation.

Americans are more likely to say the budget debate is an attempt by both sides to gain political advantage (47%) than an important battle over principles (37%) -- similar to attitudes about the government shutdown in November 1995.

Sharply more Americans than in January name immigration as the most important problem facing the U.S. The issue ranks first on the list.