Congressional Job Approval Ratings Are At Historic Lows
by A.S. on Jun 18, 2014 | Views: 82 | Score: 0
Congressional Job Approval Rating | |
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1974 | 35 |
1978 | 29 |
1982 | 29 |
1986 | 42 |
1990 | 26 |
1994 | 22 |
1998 | 44 |
2002 | 50 |
2006 | 26 |
2010 | 21 |
2014 | 16 |
%
Sources:
gallup.com
Congressional Job Approval Rating | |
---|---|
1974 | 35 |
1978 | 29 |
1982 | 29 |
1986 | 42 |
1990 | 26 |
1994 | 22 |
1998 | 44 |
2002 | 50 |
2006 | 26 |
2010 | 21 |
2014 | 16 |
Midterm year congressional job approval ratings are at the lowest levels has been since Gallup began polling the question in 1974. Congress currently has a 16% job approval rating, 5% lower than it was in 2010 and 10% lower than in 2006. The historically low numbers show the public's frustration with gridlock and forecasts a difficult reelection campaign for incumbents.