Only 14% Give Congress Good or Excellent Rating

It appears a strong anti-incumbent mood is sweeping the nation as congress gets some of its lowest ratings yet. In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey, 14% rate the job congress is doing as “Excellent” or “Good”. Of that, only 1% say “Excellent”. 10% of Seniors, an important voting block


A majority, 54%, rate the job congress is doing as “Poor”.

These are just awful numbers.

So does this mean all politicians are in trouble? While every politician, especially those in competitive or somewhat competitive seats, should not take anything for granted, these numbers should really frighten the Democratic leadership (and perhaps some Republicans in primaries).

Why? Because other Rasmussen polling data shows that likely voters would prefer a Republican representing them in congress over a Democrat. In those polls, independent voters are shifting Republican by a 2 to 1 margin.

Getting back to the ratings on congress, only 5% of independents rate the job congress is doing as “Excellent” or “Good”, and 0% of them said “Excellent”. Ouch. 29% of Democrats rate congress “Excellent” or “Good”.

As further evidence to the electorate’s exceptionally angry mood, when asked if they believe most members of congress are corrupt, 42% of all votes said yes, vs. 36% who said no. 49% of Independents said yes, 46% of Republicans said yes and 33% of Democrats said yes (46% of Democrats said no).

All signs are pointing to a major political earthquake. Stay tuned, we’ll continue help you interpret the polls and know what’s on the voters’ minds.