Congress ' approval rating hit an all-time low of 10 % . Brian Flynn says a growing population has left Congress much less representative . Although roughly 40 % of Americans describe themselves as independent , Washington continues to be driven by the right- and left-wing believers who form the base of each of the parties , resulting in acrimony and stalemate . Comment: Flynn : Shrink districts , expand the House and make seats in Congress part-time .
Congress ' approval rating hit an all-time low of 10 % . Brian Flynn says a growing population has left Congress much less representative . Comment: Flynn : Shrink districts , expand the House and make seats in Congress part-time .