What's to blame for Congress' low ratings?

Congress has set two records this year: the lowest ever approval rating and number of filibusters by Republicans, which will likely double the old record.

Do you think these two records are related?

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I don't think it's that complicated

The way information gets dispersed makes us at least seem a bit more polarized today than I remember, and when people are polled about Congress, I bet they answer thinking about how much they dislike the other side. So mostly everybody answers negatively.

Polls are becoming outdated. When I get the phone call and answer the questions, it's hard to be honest because I'm thinking about why they are asking this particular question and I want to make sure I spin it the way I want my opinion to be spun. I imagine most people are aware that they're being polled and answer accordingly.

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