When your tactics depress everyone:

Source: Gallup
When the two leading political parties are exhibiting autocratic tendencies, it’s not surprising that a substantial portion of the electorate is unhappy. However, the Republicans seem a little less conscious of the problem, although cycles of confidence and doubt, correlating to whether the voter prefers the party in power, is well-documented.

Source: Gallup
If the country seems grumpy, here’s why. Just remember to blame everyone.
