Cillizza: Democrats are WAY angrier than Republicans about the political system

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Democrats are WAY angrier than Republicans about the political system

A majority -- 56 percent -- of likely Democratic primary voters said that they "feel angry because our political system seems to only be working for the insiders with money and power, like those on Wall Street or in Washington, rather than it working to help everyday people get ahead." By contrast, just 37 percent of Republican primary voters express that same anger.

The anger among the Democratic electorate explains the rapid -- and surprising -- rise of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vt.) long-shot challenge to former secretary of state Hillary Clinton. If ever there was a "mad as hell and not going to take it anymore" candidate, it's Sanders, the self-professed democratic socialist, who has been railing against income inequality long before it was cool. And if ever there was a candidate who was not a populist or a vessel into which anger at the system could be poured, it's Clinton, who along with her husband has been an institution in Democratic politics for the last 20+ years.

It's worth noting, of course, that by presenting voters with a choice between "anger" and "anxiety" to describe their feelings, the question might be pumping up the number of people willing to say they feel either of those emotions. But it's still a fascinating finding that forces a second look at assumptions that the GOP electorate is being driven by anger while Democrats are resigned to choosing Clinton. This poll suggests both of those assumptions might miss the mark. By a lot.

[jkbRN]

1. The "democratic" party has been hijacked by superdelegates

I can't believe Hillary is bragging about her numbers--it's like gaming the system to make sure you win. Disgusting