Amid a government shutdown and continuing brinkmanship over the debt ceiling, 60 percent of Americans feel that a third party is needed to accurately represent their interests, according to a Gallup survey published Friday.
The numbers reflect the highest dissatisfaction with the nation’s two political parties since Gallup first asked the question 10 years ago. Just 26% of respondents believe the Democratic and Republican parties adequately represent Americans.
Those polled that identified as Republicans and Democrats were equal in their view that a third party is needed, 52 percent and 49 percent respectively.
