They don’t get a vote, but if they did, who would rank and file Republicans want as their party’s vice presidential nominee? According to a new national poll, although there is no favorite among Republicans and independents who lean towards the GOP, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, New Jersey Gov. […] Read more »
CNN Poll: Obama holds 7-point lead over Romney
Mitt Romney’s unfavorable rating is up, most Americans think the Republican presidential challenger favors the rich, and it appears the number of people who believe that the economy will not get better if Romney is elected has edged up slightly, according to a new national poll. [cont.] CNN Read more »
Young in G.O.P. Erase the Lines on Social Issues
… In a break from generations past and with an eye toward the future, many of the youngest leaders of the Republican Party are embracing views on some social issues that are at odds with traditional conservative ideology — if they mention such issues at all, according to interviews, experts […] Read more »
2012 Voter Enthusiasm Favors Republicans
… When looking at those voters who say they are extremely enthusiastic to vote in the presidential election, Republicans hold a double-digit advantage over Democrats, 62 to 49 percent, and the subgroups most likely to support Governor Romney register higher enthusiasm than those backing President Obama. [cont.] Whit Ayres and […] Read more »
Can President Obama Survive His Economic Record?
Forget Bain Capital, tax returns, whether the President says you built your business or not, Fast and Furious, Romneycare, Obamacare, overseas gaffes and the campaign story du jour. These are side issues and distractions. This presidential election should be primarily about one thing, which is the issue that is perennially […] Read more »
The 2012 Presidential Election Is Most Like This Previous Election
One of the recurring exercises in any presidential election year is the effort by pundits to find the most appropriate historical analogue among previous presidential elections. What is deemed “appropriate”, however, is usually determined by whether the historical antecedent favors your preferred candidate. This election cycle has been no exception. […] Read more »