Thread: Congress: Approval at 14% / 87% in US disapprove of Congress

Congress' Approval Rating Just Sank To A Record-Breaking Low

I think its fucking golden. Seems like the american people appreciates the Tea Party Downgrade and how John Boner orchestrated the Grand Finale of the Debt Ceiling Ape Circus. I guess that happens if you try to teabag the american public.

I predict that in about one year, a republican led congress will archieve a one digit approval rating for the first time in american history.

Um... Republicans lead the House, Democrats sill have majority (granted not 60 votes worth) in the Senate. The poll suggests what it should, they are not getting much done due to politics over really addressing issues. And while that is an issue, it is not exclusive to the Republican party in cause.

Try again.

Originally Posted by mabus

Congress' Approval Rating Just Sank To A Record-Breaking Low

I think its fucking golden. Seems like the american people appreciates the Tea Party Downgrade and how John Boner orchestrated the Grand Finale of the Debt Ceiling Ape Circus. I guess that happens if you try to teabag the american public.

I predict that in about one year, a republican led congress will archieve a one digit approval rating for the first time in american history.

They run the senate too?

Thread title ammended to accurately portray information in the link/reality of the make up of Congress.

"Congress" doesn't run for elections... 468 people (more or less) do, and then only in their state/district.

Big difference.

Congress' Job Approval Rating Worst in Gallup History

Look at the pre Nov 2010 charts. The second one down shows very little change in approval unless you're a dem after Nov 2010.

The OP has nothing new as far as news, congress' approval rating has been in the toilet for a long time now.

Everyone hates congress, except for the representative they voted into office.

Originally Posted by mabus

Congress' Approval Rating Just Sank To A Record-Breaking Low

I think its fucking golden. Seems like the american people appreciates the Tea Party Downgrade and how John Boner orchestrated the Grand Finale of the Debt Ceiling Ape Circus. I guess that happens if you try to teabag the american public.

I predict that in about one year, a republican led congress will archieve a one digit approval rating for the first time in american history.

You mean the Democrat downgrade? I mean...they are the ones that didn't pass anything until the last second.

Originally Posted by mabus

Congress' Approval Rating Just Sank To A Record-Breaking Low

I think its fucking golden. Seems like the american people appreciates the Tea Party Downgrade and how John Boner orchestrated the Grand Finale of the Debt Ceiling Ape Circus. I guess that happens if you try to teabag the american public.

I predict that in about one year, a republican led congress will archieve a one digit approval rating for the first time in american history.

Downgrade, is because of debt, no debt no downgrade. Obama is the president and the buck stops with him, not some T-Party.

Read my signature.

Without getting overly partisan here, does anyone have any ideas how to restore the trust in the American elected officials?

Having a larger voting base would work. Right now politicians pay more attention to the smaller numbers of people who vote disproportionately higher than other segments. Seniors come to mind here.

Having term limits would also work. Politicians are always running for re-election more than trying to do the right thing. Perhaps longer terms with limits on the number of times a politician can be re-elected in a row?

Campaign finance reform would also be needed. Right now the current system strongly favours the incumbent.

I’d also pay a politician more. That’s right more. Make it worthwhile for competent people to run for office and be in charge of the billions that politicians are responsible for. Talent follows money.

I do not have much hope for massive changes as the people who benefit the most, the current incumbents, would be the ones to change the rules and I do not see them acting against their own self interests.