R How Informed?

Thursday,
May 21, 2009

11:45 AM

Most un or mis
informed

More than 1/3 can't
name their rep

40% don't know which
party controls Congress

Against foreign aid
spending, but think that it is 8 times more than it is

Half of public had
an opinion on a law that did not exist when asked about it

Impediment to
holding government accountable

Can't
sort through claims of politicians

Less public interest
makes it easier for Congress to sneak stuff by

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R How Informed?

Thursday,
May 21, 2009

11:45 AM

Most un or mis
informed

More than 1/3 can't
name their rep

40% don't know which
party controls Congress

Against foreign aid
spending, but think that it is 8 times more than it is

Half of public had
an opinion on a law that did not exist when asked about it

Impediment to
holding government accountable

Can't
sort through claims of politicians

Less public interest
makes it easier for Congress to sneak stuff by