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That’s because it’s been extreme. So it’s hard for some people not to comment on it.
— Former beauty pageant contestant Sarah Palin, in an interview on CNN, on New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s (R) appearance.
I’m a Scott Brown Republican. I always have been.
— Former Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA), quoted by Radio Iowa, promoting his vision for the Republican party on a trip to Iowa.
9%
Americans’ approval of the way Congress is handling its job has dropped to the lowest in the 39-year history of asking the question, according to Gallup. The previous low point was 10%, registered twice in 2012.
59
Number of members of the 113th Congress who have voted with the majority of their party less than 90 percent of the time (20 Republicans and 39 Democrats). National Journal: “If you’re looking for a quick fact to explain congressional gridlock, it’s this.”
39% to 39%
Voters are evenly divided on whether they would vote for a Democrat or a Republican in their congressional district, a new Quinnipiac poll finds. Democrats held a nine-point edge in early October. Voters still disapprove of Republicans in Congress, 73% to 20%, more than they disapprove of Democrats, 62% to 30%.
