US satisfaction is one of lowest in last two years.
Only 20 percent of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the United States, one of lowest readings in last two years and well below the historical average, a new poll shows.
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, eight years ago, 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 the last two months, including this month after the 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.
Meanwhile, the the latest Allstate/National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll shows that 84 percent of those polled say they disapprove of the performance of the Congress.
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Source: Press TV