Americans Vote Congressmen as Least Respected Professionals

Rasmussen found that Americans continue to view being a member of congress as the least favorable of nine professions as just 23% of adults share a favorable opinion and 72% an unfavorable opinion of members of congress. On the other hand, entrepreneurs are the most respected professionals in the country, gaining 89% favorability. Pastors enjoyed a 74% favorability rating and lawyers a 45% favorability showing, along with stock brokers and bankers, in terms of the most respected professions. Journalists were viewed 39% favorably (by people who must not watch MSNBC).