President Obama has widespread support for his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan by the end of 2016, but a scandal at the Department of Veterans Affairs that has united the country in its alarm about the problems, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. CONT. Dan Balz […] Read more »
Political Myopia
“Where you stand depends on where you sit.” It is an age-old expression that I’ve heard a thousand times and often found quite relevant. Intelligent and honest people can be looking at the same question, but through different lenses, and thus see different things. Sadly, though, in today’s culture, rarely […] Read more »
How Americans View the Afghan War
Polling suggests that most Americans would support the plan President Obama announced Tuesday to keep some United States forces in Afghanistan for a period even as he withdraws most combat troops. CONT. Dalia Sussman, New York Times Recent polls: Afghanistan Read more »
Americans Say Army Most Important Branch to U.S. Defense
Americans believe that the U.S. Army is the most important service branch to national defense, followed closely by the Air Force. Fewer than one in five choose the Marine Corps or the Navy. … While the Army has held a thin lead in perceived importance to the United States’ national […] Read more »
For 2016 Hopefuls, Washington Experience Could Do More Harm than Good
As the 2016 presidential campaign begins to take shape, Washington experience has become less of a potential asset for those seeking the White House. A new national survey testing candidate traits finds that 30% would be less likely to support a candidate with “many years” of experience as an elected […] Read more »
Inside America’s Dour Decade
These are tough times for politicians looking for public support – particularly the kind of support that’s measured in polls. In the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, only 44% say they have positive feelings toward President Barack Obama. For the Democratic Party, the figure is 36%. For the Republican […] Read more »