Americans see gap between citizens, politicians. Democrats disagree.

·      “45 percent of likely U.S. voters say the gap between Americans ‘who want to govern themselves’ and ‘politicians who want to rule over them’ is as great now as it was during the American Revolution”

·      “65 percent of Republicans and 47 percent of unaffiliated voters agree”

·      “84 percent of tea party members also agree”

·      “40 percent overall disagree”

·      “56 percent of Democrats disagree with the idea of a gap between citizens and politicians”

- Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted June 9, reported by The Washington Times’ Jennifer Harper.