Washington Post poll

This is a poll which gladdens my heart. It shows that no congressional incumbent is safe from an an angry electorate:

Of particular interest to me:

“The poll mirrored results of surveys at this point 12 years ago, just three months before Republicans swept out Democratic majorities from both houses of Congress. Fifty-three percent now call themselves anti-incumbent, while 29 percent describe themselves as inclined to reelect lawmakers — almost precisely the same percentages as in June 1994.

In another echo of 1994, the poll showed Congress remains broadly unpopular, with six in 10 Americans disapproving of its performance. The only consolation for members is that the 36 percent who approve represents a slight bump up from May, when the institution hit a 10-year low…

The survey suggests that it is not just Republicans whose incumbents are in jeopardy. But it includes one important caveat — as of now, few Republicans or Democrats plan to stray from their parties in November. The Democrats’ lead stems from a big advantage among independents.”