Some not surprised only 22% trust government

Results of the latest Pew Research Center survey are sobering for incumbent politicians.  Only 22 percent of Americans say they can trust government in Washington “almost always or most of the time.”  The result is among the lowest measures since pollsters have asked the question, now fifty years running.

If anyone is surprised at this outcome, Tim Cox, GOOOH founder, is not among them.  “Poll after poll reinforces the fact that America demands a new slate of leaders who will address the issues confronting our nation. The non-partisan GOOOH plan to replace career politicians with true citizen representatives offers a simple solution that resonates with almost every person in America." Cox continues, "We are about to shift the political paradigm by allowing Americans to choose from among themselves a trusted person to represent their district instead of incumbent politicians who serve their party, the special interests who fund them, and their own political careers.”  A recently released GOOOH video highlights the issues which drive the Get Out Of Our House movement.

The March Pew survey found that almost 1 in every 3 people believes government threatens personal freedoms.  This increasing number of Americans want federal power reined in, and 3 of every 4 in this group reported feeling “frustrated or angry” with the federal government.  The proportion reporting anger had doubled since the year 2000.

Independents frustrated with government say they will vote for Republican congressional candidates by a margin of 66 to 13 percent.  Less encouraging for Republicans, among respondents who identify themselves as Republican, 1/3 say the Tea Party more closely represents their views than the Republican Party. 

The “grim” results of this survey surprised the polling organization, which conducted three followup surveys to ensure its accuracy, Pew Center Director Andrew Kohut told NPR Morning Edition show host Steve Inskeep.