Public support of the Supreme Court hits 25-year low

[IDemo]

Source: Los Angeles Times

The increasing levels of disdain Americans hold toward government also extends to the Supreme Court, which according to a new Pew Research Center survey is at its lowest approval ratings in 25 years.

Though a majority of Americans still have a favorable opinion of the Supreme Court, at 52% it’s the lowest level of support the court has received since 2007 and 2005, when 57% of Americans favored it.

The latest poll was conducted in the wake of the contentious debate over the constitutionality of President Obama’s healthcare revamp, which brings the assumption that the low marks are indicative of a significant drop in support from the left.

While that assumption holds true, with Democratic support of the court dropping from 65% in 2010 to 52% in 2012 and Republican support increasing by four points to 56%, the general trend still shows a steady decline in general support for the court.

Read more: http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-public-support-of-the-supreme-court-hits-25year-low-20120501,0,1297317.story

[Drale]

1. How can anyone support the terrorists on the court?

I would expect them to have W type numbers.

[Jamaal510]

2. Isn't it funny how whenever Republicans get in charge of something

or a majority, public approval sinks? First it was * and his approval rating sinking to the 20s, then it was the T-Party congress sinking to single digits, and now we even see the SCOTUS's approval rating sinking a little.

[Iliyah]

3. The 5 justices

are in the pockets of the corporations, they show their middle finger to the regular people. Instead of protecting America, they are with the corporate masters.

[otohara]

4. 52% Is Too Damn High

most folks have no clue the damage done since 2000

[Hissyspit]

5. Because it's the George W. Bush court.

And the fucking silver-spoon frat boy sociopath ruined everything he ever touched.

[lovuian]

6. Corruption at the Highest level There is NO Justice in America

the Court system is only for the rich

[FailureToCommunicate]

7. Conversely, corporations' support hits all time high...