rachford's salary as a data processing assistant for the irs. then came the shutdown. now chris is working without pay. what does it feel like for you to go to work and not get a paycheck? >> it stinks. >> reporter: it stinks? >> yes. >> reporter: when would you run out of money, do you think? >> probably another month or so. >> yeah. >> reporter: without money to pay bills, their electric could be turned off. that electric powers harper's ventilator and other life-saving equipment. you voted for donald trump. >> yes. >> reporter: and now you have the shutdown. how do you feel than vote now? >> right now at this point i -- i 100% regret voting for trump. >> reporter: do you blame the president? >> yes, 100%. >> reporter: 100%? >> 100%. >> reporter: do you think that the president can relate to people like you and the struggle that you're dealing with now? >> no. >> i don't think he's ever been in a situation like this.