Few trust the government, poll finds - latimes

In previous times of similar mistrust, Ronald Reagan was elected president and the GOP took control of the House.

Interest in government regulation has declined, with one exception, Pew says: "A clear majority [61%] says it is a good idea for the government to more strictly regulate the way major financial companies do business, which is virtually unchanged from last April [60%]."

Poll: Majority lacks trust in government - The Associated Press
Majority of Americans distrust the government: survey - Washington Post
Wall Street Journal - BusinessWeek - NPR
Pew Research Center for the People and the Press