Americans Say Government Is the Problem
12-31-1969
Americans are not happy with the U.S. government. In fact, they say the government is the number one problem our country is facing.
A new Gallup poll shows about 18 percent say it's the most important U.S. problem. Only 31 percent of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the country.
Last month, concern about the government and the economy almost tied for first. But concerns about the economy have now dropped by 5 percent.
Now the economy and jobs essentially tie for second place, with 11 percent of Americans saying the economy is the top problem and 10 percent saying it's unemployment.
Concerns about immigration and healthcare tied for third place, while terrorism and education tied for fourth place.