Government Distrust

A recent New York Times/CBS News Poll reveals some striking information--distrust of government is at its highest level right now than ever before in our nation's history. Our President's disapproval rating is currently at 46 percent, and Congress's approval rating has dropped to a mere 9 percent. These are striking statistics especially as we move into the 2012 election year. Which candidate will be able to get the confidence of the american people, making them believe that they will be able to turn things around? It is a question which remains to be answered. Will Obama be able to regain the trust which he has lost over his time as this nation's president, or will it be a yet to be determined Republican candidate, offering a fresh approach and new ideas for governing the nation? Regardless of who ends up winning the election, it seems that one of the deciding factors will certainly be which candidate is able to gain the trust of the American people.

Source: New York Times.