Okay the notion that congress is filled with idiots isn’t really newsworthy, but it’s always enjoyable when you have more evidence.
A new Rasmussen poll shows that 52% of voters think the Tea Party movement is more in tune with Americans than the [Democratic] congress is.
52% of U.S. voters believe the average member of the Tea Party movement has a better understanding of the issues facing America today than the average member of Congress. Only 30% believe that those in Congress have a better understanding of the key issues facing the nation.When it comes to those issues, 47% think that their own political views are closer to those of the average Tea Party member than to the views of the average member of Congress. On this point, 26% feel closer to Congress.
Finally, 46% of voters say that the average Tea Party member is more ethical than the average member of Congress. Twenty-seven percent (27%) say that the average member of Congress is more ethical.
This is even more proof that the Tea Party movement isn’t about left-wing politics versus right-wing politics. It’s about individuals demanding more accountability and less intervention from their government. Had the House and Senate not been so adamantly advocating for a Health Care Reform plan that Americans didn’t want, these numbers may have been a bit different. But, that’s not the case. Also remember that 40% of Americans identify themselves as being ‘conservative.’ So, that extra 6% isn’t just there for free juice and cookies.
Haha, I agree that this isn’t really any new information…this is hilarious. I hate the leftist nutjobs that like to paint “teabaggers” out to be racist, bigoted birthers…when it’s just people who want to run their own lives…nothing else.
I was a lifelong democrat until the teaparty movement came to fruition. Now, I’m far more focused on individual liberties than party politics. I just want the government to stay the f@$k away from me. I’m likely voting GOP next time if they have a decent candidate.
I didn’t need a poll to prove this! lol
Agree with all three of you gents (And you Ari). The whole reason for the tea party movement is because it’s made up of average Americans, not Washington elites. Therefore, it’s quite reasonable to expect that Americans will trust the Tea Partiers more.
The tea-partyers are real Americans not Washington elitists…this isn’t surprising at all
you guys are the real idiots here. the teaparty people are racist homophobic bigots. congress makes some mistakes but at least they aren’t opressive
DemonRats are stupid