Hating Congress

I keep seeing polling that shows that people aren’t just dissatisfied with Congress (which is normal) but that they are angry with their own representatives (which is not). Yet, I don’t see a whole lot of vulnerable incumbents, aside from those who come from swing districts and are always somewhat vulnerable. Everyone is focused on the Democrats taking losses in November, but if people are so P.O.’d with their reps, shouldn’t we be seeing some Republicans (to use some Palinesque imagery) in the crosshairs?

I think DCCC chairman Van Hollen should be expanding the field. And pollsters should poke around and see if they can find some unexpected weak spots.

Author: BooMan

Martin Longman a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly. He is also the founder of Booman Tribune and Progress Pond. He has a degree in philosophy from Western Michigan University.