It's not all that surprising really. The general public is more realistic and moderate than the congress is, the House in particular, regardless of party affiliation.

There is also the "Independent Voter" with no party line allegiance. The "Independent Voter" is focused on the effect of legislative decisions and how those decisions will directly affect their lifestyle.

Interesting that "[i]ncome subject to the Social Security payroll tax to at least $156,000. ..." Apparently, $156,000 is seen as the dividing line ...

Maybe, there is some hope for sanity after all.