Americans’ views of each of the four leaders of the House of Representatives and Senate continue to be more negative than positive. The two House leaders remain better known nationally than the two Senate leaders. CONT. Joy Wilke, Gallup Read more »
Battleground voters more positive on Affordable Care Act
This poll in the House battleground shows all of the major indicators largely unchanged since our last battleground poll in December when the country was pretty unhappy with the state of things. The anti-incumbent mood, Republican brand problems, President’s approval rating, and the congressional vote are all largely unchanged. But […] Read more »
G.O.P., Though Deeply Split, Has Election Edge, Poll Shows
Republicans are in a stronger position than Democrats for this year’s midterm elections, benefiting from the support of self-described independents, even though the party itself is deeply divided and most Americans agree more with Democratic policy positions, the latest New York Times/CBS News poll shows. The independents in the poll […] Read more »
Boehner’s Favorability Returns to Pre-Shutdown Levels
After suffering record-low favorability for his tenure as House speaker in October, John Boehner’s image among Americans has rebounded to pre-shutdown levels. Still, Boehner, who on Tuesday attended his first private meeting with President Barack Obama since late 2012, continues to be viewed more unfavorably (50%) than favorably (32%). CONT. […] Read more »
The GOP’s Primal Fear of Primaries
More than a few people are scratching their heads over what would seem to be a reversal by Speaker John Boehner on immigration. It’s been no secret that he has long wanted and thought it was important for the Republican Party to do something to address the immigration issue, and […] Read more »
Government Shutdown Best Thing to Happen to Boehner & GOP
Not so long ago, Speaker John Boehner was the leader of an undisciplined, deeply divided majority that seemed bent on self-destruction. Now, just three months after the disastrous GOP-led government shutdown, Boehner looks like a man in control of his party and his own legislative destiny. … After digging themselves […] Read more »