Throw the bums out . . . all of them

In a new poll, only 1 in 4 people think their own member of Congress should be re-elected.

That is also a remarkable change.   Not too long ago, even when Congress' approval rating was in single digits, close to a majority still said they would vote to re-elect their representatives.

This is really significant, because gerrymandering of districts has led to incumbant-safe House seats, which is what has made control of the House relatively safe for Republicans.  As long as they control state governments, they control gerrymandering (in most states, that is).   A couple of states have adopted some sort of non-political process for drawing district lines.

Democrats now say they are within striking distance of gaining control of the House in 2014.   This would be wonderful.  It would make all the difference in President Obama's ability to get things done -- and allow his legacy to be closer to what we all hoped for when we elected him in 2008.

Ralph