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Americans are frustrated with Congress
CBS News ^ | August 9, 2017 | By Jennifer De Pinto

Posted on 08/09/2017 7:05:25 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

The American public is frustrated that Congress hasn't gotten much done and Republicans split on whether their party is getting in the way of President Trump's agenda. Meanwhile, by two to one Americans think Congressional Democrats are doing more to get in the way of Mr. Trump's agenda, but not offering their own agenda for the country.

Congress has left Washington for summer recess, and nearly nine in 10 Americans -- 86 percent -- say it didn't get much done. Most – particularly Republicans - feel frustrated about that.

Among those who say Congress didn't accomplish much, three in four are frustrated, feeling a lot of unfinished business was left behind. Frustration is evident across the political spectrum, but some Democrats (about a third) are glad Congress didn't get much done because it didn't have the right priorities.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
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1 posted on 08/09/2017 7:05:25 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Absolutely. I’m at least as frustrated/angry/disappointed with the so-called Republicans as I am with the Democrats, who at least have the common sense to stick together no matter what.


2 posted on 08/09/2017 7:08:10 AM PDT by Quality_Not_Quantity (If we're going to look at nature to justify our actions, then I say let's start flinging poop around)
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To: Quality_Not_Quantity

Ya think!?


3 posted on 08/09/2017 7:10:13 AM PDT by Patrick Henry Dichotomy
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Lie. According to the poll 76% of Republicans think Congress is getting in the way of the agenda.


4 posted on 08/09/2017 7:10:53 AM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

And yet we’ll overwhelmingly vote the incumbents back into office.


5 posted on 08/09/2017 7:18:35 AM PDT by Wolfie
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Today’s GOP-led Congress is absolutely useless, squandering an historic opportunity to roll back decades of entrenched liberalism. I despise these cretins.


6 posted on 08/09/2017 7:21:22 AM PDT by Drew68
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And yet we’ll overwhelmingly vote the incumbents back into office.

Any losses they're dealt will be blamed on President Trump. Any victories achieved will be credited to their obstructionism. That's what's so damn frustrating! They all need to be primaried by pro-MAGA candidates. You're either part of the swamp or you're not.

7 posted on 08/09/2017 7:25:02 AM PDT by Drew68
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To: Impy; Liz; Whenifhow; RoosterRedux; onyx

Yes !

CBS News ...

‘The American public is frustrated that Congress hasn’t gotten much done and Republicans split on whether their party is getting in the way of President Trump’s agenda. Meanwhile, by two to one Americans think Congressional Democrats are doing more to get in the way of Mr. Trump’s agenda, but not offering their own agenda for the country.’


8 posted on 08/09/2017 7:28:04 AM PDT by Arthur Wildfire! March (Ever since Civil War, DNC = terrorists: KKK, black panthers; muslim refugees, BLM ...)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The time will never be more ripe for a national
FIRE YOUR CONGRESSMAN movement.


9 posted on 08/09/2017 7:29:53 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Americans are frustrated with Congress,


10 posted on 08/09/2017 7:31:52 AM PDT by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Well - In all fairness they have had only 7 years to formulate the Obamacare Repeal that they promised to get reelected.


11 posted on 08/09/2017 7:40:47 AM PDT by Vlad The Inhaler (We were Trumpin' before Trumpin' was cool.....)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Eliminate the obvious crime syndicate party at the ballot box. Hold the other one accountable. Problem solved. On the right track BUMP! MAGA.


12 posted on 08/09/2017 7:42:47 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Ditch Mitch!


13 posted on 08/09/2017 7:44:55 AM PDT by Signalman
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Americans are frustrated with Congress Politicians More Interested in Personal Power or Agenda than Upholding Their Oaths and the Constitution


There, Fixed it...

KYPD
14 posted on 08/09/2017 7:51:06 AM PDT by petro45acp (" It IS About Islam: exposing the truth about ISIS, Al Qaeda, Iran, and the caliphate" by Glenn Beck)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The Voters should Force Term Limits on these deadbeats


15 posted on 08/09/2017 7:58:51 AM PDT by butlerweave (it's the children are)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

You don’t say!


16 posted on 08/09/2017 8:01:55 AM PDT by pgkdan (The Silent Majority Stands With TRUMP!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“The American public is frustrated that Congress hasn’t gotten much done and Republicans split on whether their party is getting in the way of President Trump’s agenda. “

Whether? There’s a question? The Republicans have searched for and found every reason they could to get in the way of Trump’s agenda!


17 posted on 08/09/2017 8:12:17 AM PDT by Personal Responsibility (We need a separation of press and state!)
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To: butlerweave

Yup, term limits are the answer! ...


18 posted on 08/09/2017 8:14:22 AM PDT by VRWC For Truth ( Freep u, Schmucky)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Americans are frustrated with Congress

Not "frustrated" - PISSED OFF!

19 posted on 08/09/2017 8:15:51 AM PDT by 21st Century Crusader (August 26, 1191)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I’m not frustrated I’m outraged!


20 posted on 08/09/2017 8:16:53 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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