Overall, Americans’ satisfaction has averaged 24 percent so far this year, down from last year’s 26 percent average, and well below the historical average since 1979 of 38 percent, according to Gallup.
In fact, US satisfaction has not been at or above the historical average since 2005, Gallup said.
The lower satisfaction levels are greatly tied to the economy. Americans are still more pessimistic than optimistic about the US economy.
In addition to the economy, the gridlocked nature of the federal government may also contribute to Americans’ relatively low satisfaction.
Increasing numbers of Americans mention dissatisfaction with government as the most important problem facing the nation, with it topping the list in the last two months, including this month after the partial government shutdown ended.
Finally, concerns over healthcare and the healthcare law, the second-most-frequently mentioned problem, is also be affecting Americans’ satisfaction levels.
Meanwhile, the percentage of Americans who disapprove of both the US Congress and President Barack Obama have reached new highs.
According to a Washington Post/ABC News survey released Tuesday, President Barack Obama has hit an all-time low in approval ratings, with just 42 percent approving his job record while a record high of 55 percent disapprove.
Americans are not satisfied with Congress either. The latest Allstate/National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll indicates that 84 percent of respondents disapprove of the performance of the Congress.
AHT/ARA
Source Article from http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/11/20/335629/us-satisfaction-low-levels/
Views: 0