Voters Optimistic on Washington?

A new survey finds that the number of voters expecting more partisanship in Washington has declined to its lowest level since March of 2009. Specifically, 49% of likely voters think politics will be more partisan over the coming year. This figure represents a decline from 58% a month ago and the first time the number has fallen into the 40s since the first two months of Obama's presidency.

Similarly, 27% believe there will be more cooperation between the political parties over the next year, which is up 10 points from a month ago and the highest level of optimism since June 2009. Although, 25% of voters are not sure what will happen to the partisan divide.