90% say they are frustrated by rude politicians: Poll

Country well on way to 'edge of civil war'

By WND News Services
Published August 29, 2020 at 12:49pm

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif.

[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Politics.]

By Celinda Lake, Ed Goeas & Mo Elleithee
Real Clear Politics

Historically, times of major national crisis have typically brought us together, as Americans united behind a sense of common purpose. But according to new polling data, voters think this summer’s triple crises of COVID-19, an increased spotlight on racial injustice, and a sharp economic downturn have done anything but. Add to that the backdrop of a presidential campaign, and it seems that many of us are united mainly in agreeing that we've become more divided.

For the past year and a half, the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service Civility Poll has been tracking voter attitudes on polarization and civility in politics. And while the data shows voters believe the hole in our political discourse is deepening, it also reveals a roadmap on how we can begin to dig out of it.

https://www.wnd.com/2020/08/90-say-frustrated-rude-politicians-poll/