… Are likely voter polls actually more accurate than registered voter ones? To study this, I looked for as many instances as I could in our polling database for when pollsters included both registered voter and likely voter numbers in the same survey release. [cont.] Nate Silver, New York Times Read more »
Most say Romney should release additional tax returns
A majority of Americans, including almost a third of Republicans, say GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney should release more tax returns than the two years he has promised to disclose, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds. [cont.] Susan Page, USA Today Read more »
Voters pick Condi Rice as Romney running mate
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is the top choice as Mitt Romney’s vice presidential running mate among both American voters overall as well as among Republicans. [cont.] Dana Blanton, Fox News Read more »
Most say Romney policies favor the rich
A majority of registered voters believe that presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s policies favor the rich, according to a new CBS News/New York Times poll. … Americans were split on which segment of society is favored by President Obama’s policies. [cont.] Brian Montopoli, CBS News Read more »
Economic Fears Undercutting Obama Support
Declining confidence in the nation’s economic prospects appears to be the most powerful force influencing voters as the presidential election gears up, undercutting key measures of support for President Obama and helping give his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, an advantage on the question of who would better handle the nation’s […] Read more »
37 percent of voters say they are better off than four years ago
Are you better off than you were four years ago? Ronald Reagan asked Americans voters that in a pivotal 1980 debate with then-President Jimmy Carter. Today, fewer than four voters in ten answer yes to the question. [cont.] Dana Blanton, Fox News Read more »