The PEW Research Center reports:
But the allegations swirling around Congress may be fueling the political discontent of independents, who are unhappy with Congress in general and, in many cases, with their own representative in particular.
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Student Voices, Philadelphia reports:
At least 11 Philadelphia legislators face opposition in the May 16 primary, the largest number of intraparty challenges since 1988.But the deadline for candidates to seek spots on the May primary ballot passed yesterday without the widespread anti-incumbent fervor described in other parts of the state.
Out of 26 state House and Senate members seeking re-election, it appears fewer than half will face primary challenges, according to an unofficial list of candidates posted on the Internet last night by the Pennsylvania Department of State.
I have seen other signs around the country that the anti-incumbent movement may be limited by a lack of challengers. A lack of challengers means voters staying at home for want of a candidate to vote for.
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