Reader Poll:

Which of the following best describes your feelings about how government operates today?

  • Our system of government is sound; democracy will always have ups and downs 7%
  • The founders would be upset if they could see how the government they created is operating today 56%
  • I would prefer more collaboration in Congress even if that means some preferred policy outcomes would lose out 14%
  • The US government needs moderate-to-serious improvement 20%
  • Our government is fine - full speed ahead 3%

1108 total votes

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