The terrorist attacks in Paris last week have renewed criticism of President Obama for his strategy in fighting the Islamic State. But a New York Times/CBS News poll released just before the attacks found that Americans were already unhappy with the president’s approach to the radical Islamist group, also known […] Read more »
Obama: Help or hindrance for ’16 Democrats?
… Democratic presidential candidates have a big challenge. Obama remains overwhelmingly popular among Democrats, particularly key constituencies. Ninety-one percent of African-Americans and 62 percent of Latinos give Obama high marks. The general election, though, will be more difficult terrain. CONT. David Lightman, McClatchy Read more »
Approval of Obama’s Handling of Economy, Healthcare at 44%
Americans’ approval of President Barack Obama’s handling of the economy and healthcare policy — both at 44% — is at the high for each since November 2012. The president’s economic rating was almost as high (43%) in a survey conducted in February 2015. CONT. Justin McCarthy, Gallup Read more »
In Presidential Campaign, It’s Now Terrorism, Not Taxes
… The assault on Paris has thrust national security to the heart of the presidential race, forcing candidates to scramble and possibly prompting voters to reconsider their flirtations with unconventional candidates and to take a more sober measure of who is prepared to serve as commander in chief. Until now, […] Read more »
53% Oppose Sending Ground Troops to Fight Militants
As the U.S. intensifies its airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq, Americans are more likely to oppose (53%) than support (43%) sending U.S. ground troops to these countries to help groups there fight the militants. CONT. Justin McCarthy, Gallup Read more »
Fox News Poll: Voters approve of Obama plans in Syria, Afghanistan
A 54-percent majority of American voters approves of President Obama’s decision to send a small number of U.S. troops to Syria to help in the fight against the Islamic extremist group ISIS. That’s according to a Fox News poll released Thursday. In addition, by a 49-38 percent margin, voters approve […] Read more »