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Pew surveyed 1,525 adults from March 8-14. The poll's findings suggest the political losers so far have been Republicans, who rode a wave of voter irritation to win control of the House of Representatives last fall.
After the election, 35 percent said Republicans had a better approach to the deficit, expected to reach a record $1.65 trillion this year. This month, that number has plunged to 21 percent.
People don't think Obama has better ideas, either 20 percent found his approach better, down from November's 24 percent. Total sample margin of error is plus or minus 3 percentage points.
The most restless constituency has involved supporters of the conservative tea party movement. After the November election, where backers helped elect dozens of congressional Republicans, three of four movement supporters liked GOP budget plans. This month that figure dropped to 52 percent.
"People are growing impatient," said Carroll Doherty, Pew associate director.
Read more: Poll: Public already losing patience with new Congress | McClatchy
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After the election, 35 percent said Republicans had a better approach to the deficit, expected to reach a record $1.65 trillion this year. This month, that number has plunged to 21 percent.
People don't think Obama has better ideas, either 20 percent found his approach better, down from November's 24 percent. Total sample margin of error is plus or minus 3 percentage points.
The most restless constituency has involved supporters of the conservative tea party movement. After the November election, where backers helped elect dozens of congressional Republicans, three of four movement supporters liked GOP budget plans. This month that figure dropped to 52 percent.
"People are growing impatient," said Carroll Doherty, Pew associate director.
Read more: Poll: Public already losing patience with new Congress | McClatchy
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