According to a CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll conducted between October 21 and 23, the approval rating of Republicans in Congress has dropped in the last two years from 48/49 negative to 38/58 negative, a 20 point negative spread. At the same time approval the rating for Democrats in Congress has dropped from 47/50 negative to 41/53 negative, a 12 point negative spread.

You could say that this is good news for the Democrats since the Republicans are now viewed more negatively than they are, but it is at best a backhanded compliment.

The public is looking for an alternative. The Green Party could be that alternative, but it will have to work hard and put internal differences behind it if that is to happen