President Obama’s standing with Americans has slumped significantly, as the public remains skeptical about his health care law and unsure about the economy, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. … Mr. Obama is being hurt by a public that has grown sour in the face of what […] Read more »
Republicans may take more blame for shutdown, poll says
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 »
49% in Poll Fault Obama on Policies Outside U.S.
About half of Americans disapprove of the way President Obama is handling foreign policy, a new high as he confronts a diplomatic opening with Iran and efforts to remove chemical arms in Syria, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. … The president’s negative rating on foreign policy […] Read more »
Americans have negative view of Obama on Syria, Iran
As President Obama took to the world stage Tuesday addressing the United Nations General Assembly, a new poll shows that more Americans disapprove than approve of how he is handling Syria, Iran and foreign policy, in general. [cont.] CBS News Read more »