With the 2012 election cycle in full swing, congressional approval hovers around 9%. To put this into perspective, at the height of Watergate, President Nixon's favorability never dropped below 23%. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) joked that the 9% who endorse Congress at this point are likely blood relatives or paid staffers.
Why do Americans hate Washington so much? Yes, the legislature's inability to pass law and the partisan bickering play a part. However, the barrage of negativity that comes ...