India, Oct. 6 -- With the U.S. under a federal government shutdown, both the Democrats and the Republicans are racing to make sure voters know who to blame. The back-and-forth could prove crucial to how the fight will shape up before the 2026 midterm elections.

House Democrats rolled out digital ads in 35 swing districts in Washington, ABC News reported. The campaign accuses Republicans of "standing in the way of affordable health care on purpose." Their demand: include health coverage protections in a funding bill. Republicans have rejected that push.

In the same report, ABC News also states that a separate Democratic-aligned group, House Majority Forward, is spending $3 million on ads in 10 GOP-held districts. The message is similar. ...