According to a recent Rasmussen poll, a staggering 54% of likely United States voters believe that a group of people randomly selected from the phone book would do a better job tackling the nation’s problems than the current Congress.
This shocking statistic reveals the growing discontent among American citizens toward their elected representatives in Washington D.C.
The poll, conducted over a span of three days, surveyed over 1,000 likely voters and found that only 27% disagreed with this sentiment.
This indicates a clear majority who have lost faith in the ability of Congress to effectively address the issues facing our country.
This lack of confidence in Congress is not surprising considering their track record.
From endless political gridlock to scandals and corruption, it is no wonder that everyday Americans are fed up with their so-called representatives.
It seems that politicians are more concerned with their own agendas and personal gain rather than serving the needs of the people who put them in office.
One respondent to the poll stated, “I have lost all trust in Congress. They are supposed to work for us, but instead they are just lining their own pockets and playing politics.”
This sentiment is shared by many hard-working Americans who feel let down by those they have entrusted to lead our nation.
But what is perhaps most concerning is that this lack of confidence extends across party lines.
While 68% of Republicans believe that random citizens could do a better job than Congress, even Democrats (44%) and Independents (51%) share this belief.
This goes to show that this issue transcends political affiliations and speaks to the overall dissatisfaction with our government as a whole.
One possible explanation for this widespread distrust in Congress could be their inability to pass meaningful legislation that addresses the concerns of everyday Americans.
For example, despite numerous promises to repeal and replace Obamacare, Congress has failed to deliver on this key issue that affects millions of American families.
It is also worth noting that this lack of confidence in Congress is not a new phenomenon.
In fact, according to a Gallup poll from 2018, only 18% of Americans had a positive view of Congress. This further highlights the growing disconnect between our elected officials and the people they are supposed to serve.
So what can be done about this concerning trend? Some have suggested implementing term limits for members of Congress in order to prevent them from becoming career politicians who are more concerned with their own self-interests than the needs of their constituents.
Others believe that stricter regulations on lobbying and campaign finance could help reduce corruption within Congress.
Whatever the solution may be, one thing is clear: the American people want change. They are tired of being let down by those who were elected to represent them.
As one respondent put it, “I think we need fresh faces and new ideas in Congress. Maybe randomly selected individuals would bring a different perspective and actually get things done.”
