Yes, Americans hate Congress — Market Mad House

There is data confirming the popular belief that ordinary Americans hate Congress.

By my count just 18 out of 100 U.S. Senators had approval ratings over 50% in 4th Quarter 2019. Therefore, 82 out of 100, or 82% of Senators cannot get over half their constituents to like them.

I based my calculation on The Morning Consult’s Senator Approval Rankings. I think Morning Consult’s findings show the idea that most Americans are comfortable with their Congresspeople is false.

Most Americans Dislike Congress

Instead, most Americans dislike; or disapprove, of their Senators.

For example, Morning Consult gives U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tennessee) an approval rating of 45% and a disapproval rating of 30%. However, Morning Consult reports 25% of those polled have no opinion about Alexander. Therefore, 55% of Tennesseans do not give Alexander approval.

The lack of approval; or interest, applies to both Democrats and Republicans. For example, Morning Consult gives U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) a 46% approval rating.

However, Morning Consult gives Baldwin a 37% disapproval rating. Additionally, 17% of Wisconsin residents gave no opinion of Baldwin. Thus, 54% of Wisconsin residents surveyed…