Via Sargent, here's an interesting illustration of how ass-backwards and kerfuffled voters are right now:
Whose economic policies are more likely to improve economic conditions -- the Democrats in Congress or the Republicans in Congress?
Democrats in Congress 41%
Republicans in Congress 47%
Okay, so voters think the Republicans will do a better job on the economy. Insane, I know. I mean, the Republicans are mostly to blame for all of this crap. In fact, that's exactly what these very same voters believe:
Who do you think is more responsible for the country's current economic problems -- the Democrats in Congress or the Republicans in Congress?
Democrats in Congress 35%
Republicans in Congress 41%
So voters blame the Republicans for the mess, but inexplicably believe these same Republicans are best equipped to fix it.
We're a smart people.