… Polling shows that Americans do care about the fiscal cliff, and that they tend to favor solutions floated by the Democratic party. This is in line with whom they trust on the economy at large. [cont.] Harry Enten, The Guardian Read more »
Making Sense of the Mountain of Fiscal Cliff Polling
Fiscal cliff polling is as fast-paced as the budget negotiations themselves. But Congress should take note that even on such a complicated topic, public opinion reveals remarkable consistencies. Poll after poll shows clear support for cooperation broadly and higher tax rates for high earners specifically. [cont.] Margie Omero, Momentum Analysis […] Read more »
Entitlement Cuts Feared Most in ‘Cliff’ Talks
As President Obama and congressional leaders race to avert the fiscal cliff, Americans remain concerned that whatever budget deal they strike will cut too much from Medicare and Social Security, according to a new poll. More of the Americans surveyed (35 percent) are worried about such cutbacks than seeing their […] Read more »
Video: The Year in Politics
The Wall Street Journal presents a look back at a historic year in politics, including how Mitt Romney won the GOP’s nomination, the Supreme Court ruling on ObamaCare and how Barack Obama overcame a tough economy to decisively win re-election. Read more »
More Americans Want Leaders to Compromise on Fiscal Cliff
Americans have become even more convinced over the past week that government leaders in Washington should compromise on their principles and beliefs on tax increases and spending in order to reach an agreement that avoids the “fiscal cliff” on Jan. 1. … Americans continue to give higher approval ratings to […] Read more »
Add This Group To Obama’s Winning Coalition: ‘Religiously Unaffiliated’
The big demographic story out of the 2012 presidential election may have been President Obama’s domination of the Hispanic vote, and rightfully so. But as we close the book on the election, it bears noting that another less obvious bloc of key swing state voters helped the president win a […] Read more »