Recently conducted polls by Gallup show that Americans confidence in the Federal government is lower than ever before. Only 49% have a great deal or fair amount of confidence that the Federal government can handle international problems. That’s two point below the previous low of 51% recorded in 2007. And only 42% have a great deal or fair amount of confidence in the Federal government in handling problems here at home, which is one point below the previous low of 43% recorded in 2011.
The most interesting numbers, though, were the ones broken down into Democrats, Republicans and Independents. While the numbers show an obvious shift in confidence based on the current occupant of the White House, there is one number that appears lower than one might expect. Compare the changing numbers of Democrats for the international problems with the changing numbers for domestic problems. While both numbers dropped between 2009 and 2013, the domestic number dropped considerably more. I cannot help but think that is entirely due to the Democrats shoving Obamacare down our throats. If this trend continues into 2014 the midterm elections will not go well at all for the Democrats. Let’s hope so.
Slowly, I believe many Americans are waking up to the fact that they have been duped by the Democrats. I hope that’s not just wishful thinking. We desperately need to take control of the Senate in 2014 and maintain control of the House. If we can do so and then start acting with responsible leadership, maybe we can turn this thing around. I’m just not so sure the Republican leadership in the House is capable of doing that. And if we do gain control of the Senate, does that mean Mitch McConnell will be the Senate Majority Leader? That doesn’t give me a warm and fuzzy feeling at all.
I have strong doubts that the Republican leadership can act responsibly. But I would still much rather have them in charge than Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.
One can only imagine if Pelosi et al controlled the House. A fact that Boehner was dependent on the Tea party is something he would prefer to forget.
I’m sure it sticks in his craw that he owes his position to the Tea Party. I have no doubt whatsoever he would prefer the Tea Party just go away.