In a recent article entitled, ‘It’s just messed up’: Most think political divisions as bad as Vietnam era, the Washington Post describes salient findings from the survey.  

[Read full poll results | How the poll was conducted]

Selected findings highlighted in the Wapo story include:

"Seven in 10 Americans say the nation’s politics have reached a dangerous low point, and a majority of those believe the situation is a “new normal” rather than temporary, according to the poll."

"7 in 10 Americans view the Trump administration as dysfunctional. But dissatisfaction extends well beyond the executive branch: Even more Americans, 8 in 10, say Congress is dysfunctional, and there is limited trust in other institutions, including the media."

“'It’s just messed up now,' said Patty Kasbeck, 37, a veterinary technician in Bartlesville, Okla., and a Democrat. 'It’s not even a political system. It’s a reality show.'"

"In the poll, 14 percent of Americans said they view the ethics and honesty of politicians as excellent or good — down from 25 percent in 1997 and 39 percent in 1987."