Twenty-Six Percent Believe Democratic And Republican Parties Do Adequate Job

 

Trend: Perceived Need for a Third Major U.S. Political Party

 

 

” Amid the government shutdown, 60% of Americans say the Democratic and Republicans parties do such a poor job of representing the American people that a third major party is needed. That is the highest Gallup has measured in the 10-year history of this question. A new low of 26% believe the two major parties adequately represent Americans.

The results are consistent with Gallup’s finding of more negative opinions of both parties since the shutdown began, including a new low favorable rating for the Republican Party, and Americans’ widespread dissatisfaction with the way the nation is being governed.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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