What are possible reasons for what seems to be a contradiction? Is it simply the advantage of incumbency? Is the American public more satisfied with its own representatives than with Congress as an institution? How does money impact the incumbency advantage? What may be the impact of the 2022 midterm election? What will be the biggest issues facing Congress in 2022 and beyond?

Surveys consistently show a high level of dissatisfaction with Congress. Indeed, recent surveys give Congress a job approval rating of around 16 percent. Yet voters continue to reelect members by extraordinary percentages (especially for the House of Representatives). You can find recent data on Congressional Job Approval here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/congressional_job_approval-903.html

What are possible reasons for what seems to be a contradiction? Is it simply the advantage of incumbency? Is the American public more satisfied with its own representatives than with Congress as an institution? How does money impact the incumbency advantage? What may be the impact of the 2022 midterm election? What will be the biggest issues facing Congress in 2022 and beyond?

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