According to reports from The Hill, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Congress have fallen out of favor with conservatives.
Calls For McConnell’s Resignation
America’s discontentment with Congress has caused the Republican Party to greatly suffer. As a result of this, 56% of Republicans now believe McConnell should resign from his post. Furthermore, his approval rating rests at a low 16%, while his disapproval rating is at 52%.
Additional ratings regarding Congress aren’t much better. 39% of Republicans believe Congress represents their views, while 40% see Congress as very liberal. Additionally, 68% of Republicans perceive Congress as a divisive force while 76% of Republicans also view Congress as out of touch with the common conservative voter.
What Brought This On?
There are many existing theories explaining the overall displeasure with Mitch McConnell and other Congressional leaders. Mark Penn, Harvard-Harris Poll’s co-director, shared his thoughts:
