Boehner was first elected to Congress in 1990 and became speaker in 2011. His low favorability rating isn't surprising, given he has been heading up an unpopular institution. During his speakership, Boehner has been pulled to the right by hard core conservatives in his caucus.
Gallup pollsters said Boehner's ratings have typically been more negative than positive, which is not unusual for speakers. Gallup found that Democrats and Independents view Boehner more favorably since his announcement while Republicans' views of him are largely unchanged.
And two-thirds of Americans don't believe changing speakers will make much difference in helping the GOP pass bills it favors, the poll found.
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