Congressional Approval Rating Goes Up
It’s amazing the benefits Congress can reap when it actually gets something done:
Gallup’s latest congressional job approval rating, from a Feb. 9-12 poll, shows a sharp 12 percentage-point increase from last month, rising from 19% to 31%. While still quite negative on an absolute basis, this is the best rating for Congress in nearly two years.
Steve Benen anticipates Republican spin: