June 27, 2019: Twenty-six percent (26%) of voters nationwide believe America’s political leaders respect the voters they are supposed to represent. A ScottRasmussen.com survey found that 67% say voters get no such respect while 7% aren’t sure.
That’s a problem because voters see such respect as key to a healthy political system — 76% say it’s very important.
Voters under 35 are less skeptical about politicians than their elders. Thirty-eight percent (38%) of these younger voters believe political leaders show respect. Just 18% of senior citizens agree.
These results are consistent with data showing that just 27% believe the federal government primarily serves the interests of the American people. More than twice as many — 60% —believe it primarily looks out for its own interests.
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