The most recent online I&I/TIPP Poll, taken Jan. 4-6 from 1,107 registered voters across the country, asked voters two questions about their elected officials in Washington.
- "In general, do you believe that your representatives in Washington represent the views and values of... " with the choices being "their constituents," "Big Donors," or "not sure"
- The answer was overwhelming and doesn't bode well for official Washington
- Two-thirds (66%) said elected officials represent mostly the views of their big donors, while just 16% said they felt their representatives represented their constituents
- Political disgruntlement is deep, widespread, and multi-partisan
- Only Democrats feel well represented in Washington, while Republicans and independents have issues with business-as-usual in the nation’s capital
- Racial and ethnic differences also play a factor
- 71% said their representatives worked for their donors while a tiny 12% said for their constituents
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