Poll: Americans find little to like in Washington

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I like the concept of "throw all the bums out," but I have little belief we'll see a mass extinction of incumbents in 2014. People always tend to be more unhappy with everyone else's representative, but like their own. I'm already leaning against voting for my Congressman (Joe Heck) next year, but that will, of course, depend on his opponents.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans are finding little they like about President Barack Obama or either political party, according to a new poll that suggests the possibility of a "throw the bums out" mentality in next year's midterm elections.

The AP-GfK poll finds few people approve of the way the president is handling most major issues and most people say he's not decisive, strong, honest, reasonable or inspiring.
In the midst of the government shutdown and Washington gridlock, the president is faring much better than his party, with large majorities of those surveyed finding little positive to say about Democrats. The negatives are even higher for the Republicans across the board, with 4 out of 5 people describing the GOP as unlikeable and dishonest and not compassionate, refreshing, inspiring or innovative.

Negativity historically hurts the party in power - particularly when it occurs in the second term of a presidency - but this round seems to be hitting everyone. More people now say they see bigger differences between the two parties than before Obama was elected, yet few like what either side is offering.

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[Claudette]

Time for that third party??

 

[TemplarKormac]

What was their first clue?

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Time for that third party??

If Heck has a third party challenger that person will definitely get my vote. I don't care if they're running under the American Communist Party banner.