78% of Americans fed up with inaction in Congress: Gallup poll

GALLUP: Americans are more dissatisfied than ever with Congress’ performance, placing more confidence in television news and even their medical insurance companies than their elected representatives, a new Gallup poll shows.

Congress was ranked dead last among 16 institutions, with only 10% of respondents saying they have confidence in the legislative branch, according to the study…

The country is increasingly growing weary as Republicans and Democrats duke it out on Capitol Hill, with the results from the poll showing “Americans’ frustrations with Congress’ inability to get much done,” the research group said… (more)

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