Only 14 percent of those polled say the nation is headed in the right direction. 8 poll numbers: Disgust with D.C.

As the government shutdown continues and the nation veers closer to the debt ceiling deadline, new polls released this week reflect the current state of disgust with Washington. Here are some key data points:

1. Sixty percent of Americans believe a third party is needed - a record-high in the 10 years since the question has been asked. Gallup.


2. Just 26 percent of those surveyed think that the Democratic and Republican parties are doing an adequate job — a record-low level. Gallup.

3. Only 18 percent are satisfied with the way the nation is being governed, the lowest number since 1971. Gallup.

4. Support for both the Republican Party and the tea party are at all-time lows, 24 percent and 21 percent, respectively. NBC/Wall Street Journal.

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5. Only 14 percent of those polled say the nation is headed in the right direction, down 16 points since last month and hitting a level not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. NBC/Wall Street Journal.

6. Congress’ job approval is at 11 percent, an eight point drop since September and only one point above the lowest number in Gallup’s history of asking the question.

7. President Barack Obama and congressional leaders are seeing their approval ratings decline, according to Gallup. Obama and Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) have seen a net loss of 10 and 14 percentage points, respectively, in favorability since the shutdown started, while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) also saw losses.

8. By a 22-point margin, Americans blame Republicans over Democrats for the shutdown. With 53 to 31 percent of the blame, Republicans are now facing a wider margin of blame than during the 1995 shutdown. NBC/Wall Street Journal.