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Congress Approval Ratings

The Attack on a Fact-centered Political Science

Bryan D. Jones | Posted 03.22.2013 | Politics
Bryan D. Jones

Why did his Senate colleagues agree? Why not some other social science discipline? Why not all social science? In the end, politicians don't appreciate scrutiny, which is exactly what political science does.

Report Finds High Job Satisfaction In Congress Amid Low Approval Ratings

The Huffington Post | Chelsea Kiene | Posted 03.12.2013 | Politics

Members of Congress say they are happy with their jobs and feel fulfilled by the work that they do -- even as congressional approval ratings continue ...

Multimedia Challenge Seeks Your Radical Ideas On Democracy

Posted 02.11.2013 | Impact

Disagree with the President on foreign policy? Have better ideas on averting the fiscal cliff? Well, here's your chance to throw your in your two cent...

Americans Unchained: Guns, Government and Justice

Harvey Rosenfield | Posted 03.24.2013 | Politics
Harvey Rosenfield

The presence of a million more guns than people in this country is an alarming plebiscite on the nation's confidence in the rule of law. If Americans lose faith in the courts as they have with other democratic institutions, disputes that would otherwise be settled by law will be settled by force.

Congress Approval Rating Sinks To Historic Low

The Huffington Post | Ariel Edwards-Levy | Posted 01.12.2013 | Politics

Congress started the new year with an even lower approval rating than it had in 2012. Congress ended 2012 with a 15 percent average approval rating...

Poll: Cockroaches More Popular Than Congress

The Huffington Post | John Stephens | Posted 01.09.2013 | HuffPost Live 321

It's no secret that Congress isn't popular, but a new poll showcases that unpopularity with some rather startling comparisons. The Democratic-lean...

WATCH: Every Member Of Congress Arrested Because They're Awful

Posted 12.04.2012 | Comedy

Remember that time when Congress was penalized for its irresponsible actions that hurt millions? Yeah, neither can we. But the Onion News Network h...

The Daily Szep - Congress Approval

Paul Szep | Posted 10.15.2012 | Politics
Paul Szep

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Congress Hits Record Low

The Huffington Post | Ariel Edwards-Levy | Posted 08.15.2012 | Politics

Just one in 10 Americans approves of the job Congress is doing, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday, tying the branch's lowest approval rating...

Congress' Still Terrible Approval Ratings Explained Through Rotten Tomatoes Scores

Nico Lang | Posted 10.01.2012 | Comedy
Nico Lang

Here are some movies on the review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes that received either the same approval rating as Congress, or somehow got better reviews than our chief legislative body.

The Daily Szep -- They the People

Paul Szep | Posted 07.16.2012 | Politics
Paul Szep

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Trying to Fix a Broken Arm With a Band Aid

Abby Huntsman | Posted 06.30.2012 | Politics
Abby Huntsman

Congress isn't actually addressing the underlying structural issues that are impeding economic growth, global competitiveness, and national security. Instead, they are looking for incremental, "quick fix" legislation to placate constituents.

In Targeted Republican Districts, Voters Turn on Congress and Their Own Members

Margie Omero | Posted 03.27.2012 | Politics
Margie Omero

It's long been a truism of polling that voters hate Congress, but like their own Congressperson. Well, in targeted Republican-held Congressional districts, that's no longer true.

End of Year Reflections

Ed Koch | Posted 02.27.2012 | New York
Ed Koch

Let us hope that in 2012, our economy continues to rebound and that we are not dragged down by the economic crisis in Europe.

Is Congress Immune to Ethics?

Jason Stanford | Posted 02.26.2012 | Politics
Jason Stanford

It's easier for me to believe in peace on Earth than to imagine Congress getting along. But a new study suggests that the secret to making politicians act like grownups might be to remind them of children.

Facing Low Approval Ratings, Congress Pays Attention To Controversial Practice

AP | By LARRY MARGASAK | Posted 11.30.2011 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- Members of Congress, battling single digit approval ratings, are paying attention to the perception that some lawmakers enriched themsel...

The Impact of Social Security Reform Should Be Required Reading for the Supercommittee

Nancy Altman | Posted 12.31.2011 | Politics
Nancy Altman

It is not surprising that Congress's approval rating is, for the first time, in single digits. The views of the American people who -- across party lines and all demographics -- consistently say "do not cut Social Security," "Do not cut Medicare" lack standing in this policy discussion.

Jordan Howard

Bad News For Republicans

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Howard | Posted 12.27.2011 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- A new survey sponsored by a Democratic super PAC reveals that several Republican-held House seats could be competitive next year as Demo...

Voters Are in a Deep Funk

James Zogby | Posted 12.08.2011 | Politics
James Zogby

Having spent time this week in both New Hampshire and Iowa, the states featuring the first presidential nominating contests of 2012, and having been in Michigan the week before, I am getting the feeling that this has all the makings of a very strange election.

Deficit Reduction Super Committee Fighting the Battle of New Orleans

Warren Mosler | Posted 12.04.2011 | Politics
Warren Mosler

I realize it's not a perfect analogy, but due to poor communications, the battle of New Orleans was fought well after the War of 1812 had ended. Like...

Unpopular Congress Gears Up For Fall Fights

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 11.03.2011 | Politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress returns to work this coming week, divided over measures to create jobs and scorned by the nation it was elected to help l...

Congress' Approval Rating Hits Record Low

AP | LAURIE KELLMAN and JENNIFER AGIESTA | Posted 10.25.2011 | Politics

WASHINGTON — Americans are plenty angry at Congress in the aftermath of the debt crisis and Republicans could pay the greatest price, a new Asso...

Obama's No Good, Very Bad Month

AP | TOM RAUM | Posted 10.11.2011 | Politics

WASHINGTON — It has been a lousy month for President Barack Obama. And August is not yet 2 weeks old. Running for re-election, he's getting be...

Poll: God's Approval Rating Barely Breaks 50 Percent

Posted 09.26.2011 | Religion

By Jack Jenkins c. 2011 Religion News Service WASHINGTON (RNS) More than half of U.S. voters approve of God's job performance, according to a new ...

Why Your Representatives Should Make You Mad as Hell

John W. Whitehead | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
John W. Whitehead

Congress should be America's representative body, yet too many of its members bear little resemblance to those they have been elected to represent.