Americans’ level of interest in the news surrounding the fiscal cliff negotiations remains about the same as it has been since the beginning of the month, despite continuing news coverage of the pending tax increases and spending cuts that would take place on Jan. 1 if no agreement is reached […] Read more »
Americans See Fiscal Cliff as Harmful to U.S., Own Finances
At least six in 10 Americans believe key elements of the looming “fiscal cliff” would have a negative impact on the United States as a whole. … In addition to its potential negative impact on the country, 64% of Americans believe the fiscal cliff measures would harm their own personal […] Read more »
Red Herring: The myth of the Republican military voter
… [M]ost commentators assume that the military “naturally” supports Republicans over Democrats. But will “the military vote” really favor Romney next week? … There’s no single reliable source of information on political views of military personnel. But perhaps the best recent studies of military attitudes come from Jason Dempsey, an […] Read more »
Is There a Military Vote?
… [Jason] Dempsey decided to do his own research into the opinions of soldiers, documented in his book, “Our Army.” He found the rank and file vote at lower rates than civilians. … “The majority of the military is made up of young men—the 18-25 year old demographic,” says Dempsey. […] Read more »
Public Opposes Gay Weddings at Military Facilities
Exactly half of Americans support the House-passed legislation to bar same-sex weddings at military facilities, but only a small minority would back further federal action to restrict gay rights, according to the latest United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll. … Ronald Brownstein, National Journal Read more »