WASHINGTON, D.C.
A majority of Americans believe the Transportation Security Administration is doing a good job, according to a new Gallup poll.
The poll shows that 54 percent think TSA is doing an excellent or good job of handling the screening responsibilities at U.S. airports. Just 30 percent rated the agency’s overall performance as fair.
Compare that to public opinion of Congress, which has an approval rating hovering around 16 percent, noted Jeff Jones, managing editor of the Gallup Poll.
"We may be seeing these results because it’s easier as a task to screen a passenger than to fix the economy. While it's more difficult to get on an airplane now than before 9/11, the mission of the TSA seems to be something people are taking into account, which may be why they are more positive than negative about the TSA.”
Courtesy of msnbc.com
