With the budget deadline rapidly approaching as September comes to an end, there is finger-pointing across the political aisle over a possible government shutdown, according to a CBS News/New York Times poll released Wednesday. … If the government shuts down, the Republicans in Congress may take more of the blame: […] Read more »
Poll Shows Disapproval of Threat of Government Shutdown
Eight in 10 Americans find it unacceptable for either President Obama or members of Congress to threaten to shut down the government during budget negotiations in order to achieve their goals, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. Fewer than 1 in 5 think the stalemate between Mr. […] Read more »
Americans Turn on Washington, 68% Say Wrong Track in Poll
As the U.S. heads toward a potential government shutdown or default, the public is more alienated from Washington than at any time since the aftermath of the 2011 downgrade of the nation’s credit rating. President Barack Obama’s 47 percent favorability rating and the 34 percent positive reading for Republicans are […] Read more »
Shutdown threat a bad idea — again
Republicans are once again careening toward shutting down the U.S. government. I feel a bit lame adding my voice to the mix of those decrying the insanity of this move, with GOP pollsters and Karl Rove already having led the way. You can hardly find a professional political operative who […] Read more »
Americans Oppose House GOP’s Obamacare Strategy
Republicans, take note. Americans might not like President Obama’s signature health care law, but they don’t dislike the massive program enough to risk a government shutdown over efforts to unravel it. According to the latest United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll, a solid majority of Americans said Congress should consider […] Read more »
On the budget, most prefer compromise
Political gridlock in Washington may bring the government itself to a halt next week, although two new polls reflect a broad desire among the public for compromise. Both the Pew Research Center and Gallup released polls showing majorities of Americans in favor of compromise, both the overall principle and the […] Read more »