Poll Shows U.S. Distrust of Politicians 'Epidemic'
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans' distrust of politicians and business leaders has reached an "epidemic" level, driven by the Iraq war, the disputed 2000 presidential election and financial scandals, a Reuters/DecisionQuest poll revealed on Wednesday.Yet a majority of 'muricans still apparently support Chimpy McFlightsuit. I just don't get it. Where's the disconnect??
The nationwide telephone survey of 1,100 adults found 61 percent of Americans had lost faith in leaders and institutions over the past four years...(more)