The standoff in Washington has generated a groundswell of anger and disgust, but it’s not helping out either of the two political parties, at least not according to Gallup. Satisfaction with the two-party system has dropped to its lowest level ever, and 60% of respondents want a third major party to emerge:

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Amid the government shutdown, 60% of Americans say the Democratic and Republicans parties do such a poor job of representing the American people that a third major party is needed. That is the highest Gallup has measured in the 10-year history of this question. A new low of 26% believe the two major parties adequately represent Americans.

The results are consistent with Gallup’s finding of more negative opinions of both parties since the shutdown began, including a new low favorable rating for the Republican Party, and Americans’ widespread dissatisfaction with the way the nation is being governed.

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As long as the new party is Constitutionalist, Conservative, and seeks to annihilate and replace the poltroons in power, I'm good to go.

The idea has certainly reached a new high with me.