If a rematch of the 2012 presidential election were held today, GOP nominee Mitt Romney would top President Barack Obama in the popular vote, according to a new national survey. But a CNN/ORC International poll also indicates that if Romney changes his mind and runs again for the White House, […] Read more »
Why We’re Likely to See More ‘Worst’ Presidents
How much do members of the opposite party dislike whomever happens to be president? A lot, and the feeling seems to be getting stronger. CONT. Brendan Nyhan (Dartmouth), New York Times Read more »
CNN/ORC Poll: Majority say no to impeachment and lawsuit
There’s not a lot of public appetite for a Republican push to sue President Barack Obama, or for calls by some conservatives to impeach him, according to a new national survey. A CNN/ORC International poll released Friday morning also indicates that a small majority of Americans do not believe that […] Read more »
Obama and the Myth of Presidential Control
One of the most common criticisms of presidents – especially struggling ones during their second term – is that they have lost control of events. … Under favorable circumstances, presidents seem to be in command of events, but that’s largely a reflection of the context they face. It’s not hard […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: 58% say Obama administration incompetent at managing gov’t
Has the Obama administration competently and effectively managed the government? A Fox News poll released Wednesday finds a majority of American voters says no — including about a third of Democrats. CONT. Dana Blanton, Fox News Read more »
Obama’s numbers not great but holding steady
President Barack Obama’s poll numbers are nothing to brag about, but there’s little evidence he has suffered so far this year a “Katrina moment” that caused his predecessor’s numbers to plummet. A new CNN/ORC International survey indicates that public opinion of the President has barely budged in the wake of […] Read more »