Pew Poll On Congress

As we undergo more water torture on whether the government will stay open and the payroll tax extended, we wonder whether any one will pay for the obstructionism of the last year. Will House Republicans be rewarded for their laundry list of anti-abortion laws, their endless attempt to gut the ERA, and their attempts to hold hostage almost anything the President suggests? So far there is no evidence that there will be a price to be paid even though the approval rating of Congress is at an historic low of 9%.

But Pew has released a poll, which raises a number of issue which should disturb Republicans.

Which Party takes the most extreme positions?
Republicans : 53%
Democrats: 33%

Who is more willing to work with the other side?
Republicans: 25%
Democrats: 51%

Who can better manage government?
Republicans: 35%
Democrats: 41%

Who are more honest and ethical?
Republicans: 28%
Democrats: 45%

While Democrats have a slight lead in the generic poll for Congress, it looks like the electoral chances of a turn-over in the House seem to be diminished with the new gerrymandering in Pennsylvania and Ohio, which sought to preserve the House freshmen, who are most vulnerable.