Economy News Alert: Poll: Nearly three-quarters of Americans doubt Washington can repair the economy

---------------------------------------- Economy/Business News Alert: Poll: Nearly three-quarters of Americans doubt Washington can repair the economy August 10, 2011 7:57:30 PM ---------------------------------------- A new Washington Post poll underscores the damage caused to President Obama and both political parties by the long standoff over the debt ceiling and the weakened economy, with a large majority agreeing that the policymaking process is unstable and ineffective. The results could have significant implications for both Republicans and Democrats, as record numbers of Americans now say they are interested in new congressional representation when they vote in November 2012. Half the country agrees with the assessment of the nation's financial situation rendered by Standard & Poor's, which downgraded the U.S. credit rating for the first time in history. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/VP6EHT/40425L/IF8GKS/9L9RAE/D00NZ/36/h For more information, visit PostBusiness.com ---------------------------------------- Get a unique daily review and analysis of the debt, deficit and economy debate. Sign up for Behind the Government Showdown: http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=admin/email/express&action=subscribe&newsletter_code=GVTSHTDN ---------------------------------------- Get breaking news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Sign up by texting NEWS to 98999. To unsubscribe, click here ---------------------------------------- ©2011 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071