Over Half of the Country Wants Congress Gone

by Sarah

Results of a new Rasmussen poll released on Sunday, August 30, 2009 show that 57% of Americans would like to see every single member of Congress replaced. Only 25% of Americans would like to see current members stay in their seats, with 18% unsure. ....

Here are some more findings from the survey:

• 59% of voters believe that Congress is overpaid.
• 74% trust their own judgment more so than that of their representatives
• Just 22% feels Congress understands the latest health care legislation.
• Only 14% of people would give Congress or a “good” or “excellent performance rating
• 75% of people feel members of Congress are more interested in their own careers vs. helping their constituents.
• 37% of people say most members of Congress have extramarital affairs
• 57% of Americans feel that big political donors get “more than their money back” in terms of favors
• 50% of voters say “rigged” election rules explain Congress’ high reelection rate