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3. Washington
"When asked if they trust the government, 89% of Republicans and 72% of Democrats say "only sometimes" or "never", according to Pew Research. Six out of 10 Americans think the government has too much power, a survey by Gallup suggests, while the government has been named as the top problem in the US for two years in a row - above issues such as the economy, jobs, and immigration, according to the organization.
The gridlock on Capitol Hill and the perceived impotence of elected officials has led to
resentment among 20 to 30% of voters, says polling expert Karlyn Bowman, from the
American Enterprise Institute. "People see politicians fighting and things not getting done - plus the responsibilities of Congress have grown significantly since the 1970s and there is simply more to criticize. People feel more distant from their government and sour on it,"
she says.William Galston thinks part of the appeal of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders is down to frustration with what some see as a failing system. "So on the right, you have someone who is running as a 'strong man', a Berlusconi and Putin, who will get things done, and on the left, you have someone who is rejecting incrementalism and calling for a political
revolution," he says.
Ted Cruz, who won the Republican caucuses in Iowa, is also running as an antiestablishment candidate. "Tonight is a victory for every American who's watched in dismay as career politicians in Washington in both parties refuse to listen and too often fail to keep their commitments to the people," he said on Monday night.
4. America's place in the world
America is used to being seen as a superpower but the number of Americans that think the"stands above all other countries in the world" went from 38% in 2012 to 28% in 2014, Pew Research suggests. Seventy percent of Americans also think the US is losing respectinternationally, according to a 2013 poll by the center.