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flag A Gallup poll shows most Americans want leaders to compromise, but few believe their representatives do.

flag A new Gallup poll finds that 47% of Americans believe political leaders should compromise to get things done, especially as Congress faces a deadline to avoid a government shutdown. flag While most support cooperation, many feel their representatives do not follow through, with only 35% of those favoring compromise saying their lawmaker actually does. flag Democrats are more likely than Republicans to support compromise, and experts say political incentives still favor ideological rigidity, particularly in primary elections where extreme voices have outsized influence. flag Despite public preference, elected officials face pressure to avoid compromise due to partisan risks.

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