Poll: Americans sick and tired of lack of civility in politics

More than two-thirds in a nationwide poll taken for the study said Americans “should be ashamed of the way elected officials acted” during the recent health care debate. Half said the tone of politics has declined since President Obama was elected; just 10% said it has improved.

More than three in four agreed with the statement: “Right now, Washington is broken.”…

There were significant differences by ideology, however. Liberals by 59%-36% favored the ability to compromise. Conservatives’ views were a reverse of that: By 60%-34%, they preferred a willingness to stand firm.