How coronavirus changed Congress

Since the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, Congress has seen a jump in its approval ratings. Chris Cillizza explains why this is the perfect example of why people don't like the government until they need them. SOURCES AND FURTHER READING: Congress Job Approval Highest Since 2009 https://news.gallup.com/poll/311129/c... House passes coronavirus relief bill after Trump announces his support https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/13/politi... Trump signs coronavirus relief legislation into law https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/18/politi... Health Institutions Still Rated Best for COVID-19 Response https://news.gallup.com/poll/309614/h... Congress Job Approval Highest Since 2009 https://news.gallup.com/poll/311129/c... Clinton says era of big government is 'over' in 1996 State of the Union https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/... Republicans pump brakes on new coronavirus stimulus spending https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/19/politi... House approves $3 trillion Covid aid bill and historic rules change to allow remote voting https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/15/politi... Americans' Trust in Mass Media Edges Down to 41% https://news.gallup.com/poll/267047/a... Poll finds Americans disapprove of media’s handling of coronavirus. But its the same polarized picture as ever https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/... About me: I was named "best dressed" in 7th grade. That, along with being CNN's editor at large and author of the daily "Point" newsletter are my proudest achievements. Look for me here every Tuesday and Thursday to find out what’s really going down in politics. CREDITS Writer: Chris Cillizza The Point team: Leigh Munsil and Allison Gordon Editor: Michelle Cho Producer: Arielle Sacks Follow Chris on Instagram:   / cillizzac   Twitter:   / cillizzacnn   Facebook:   / chris.cillizza   Subscribe to The Point newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/cnn/dvgb325pfm #CNN #Cillizza #Congress