New Poll: Americans Frustrated with 2012 Presidential Race
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 -- 10:09 AM
-A new poll released shows that Americans are not happy with the course of the 2012 presidential race.Nearly eight in ten Americans, or 78%, say they are ?frustrated? by the ongoing political battle.
About ? of Americans believe this election year is more intense than previous years and 74% say the problem is getting worse.
Meanwhile, roughly 2/3 of Americans, or 66%, says candidates have spent more time on the offensive than addressing the issues. Nearly the same amount, 64%, says negative campaign ads ?harm the political process? either ?a great deal? or ?a significant amount.?
Americans did see a short break from the constant back forth between the two presidential candidates due to the tragic attack in Colorado.
However, both Obama and Romney started up again on Monday.
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