An analysis of 39 polls by 17 survey organizations suggests that, in trying to deal with the “fiscal cliff,” public opinion is not going to be very helpful in resolving many of the tough budgetary and tax issues facing Congress and the president. First, there are huge partisan differences among […] Read more »
Is Rush Limbaugh’s Country Gone?
… Much of the focus in the media in recent years has been on the growing hard-line stance of the Republican Party. At the same time, there are significant developments taking place as a new left alliance forms to underpin the Democratic Party. John Judis and Ruy Teixeira originally described […] Read more »
California: Support from minorities, young voters helped push Proposition 30 to victory
Young voters and minority voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition 30 at the polls, helping to lift Gov. Jerry Brown’s ballot initiative to a decisive win, according to the results of the latest USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll. The measure will increase the state sales tax […] Read more »
Obama’s mandate: tax increase on rich
Republican leaders such as Grover Norquist and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) continue to strike a hard line on taxes and revenues, “warning” President Barack Obama that the GOP will not negotiate or compromise when it comes to tax policy and deficit reduction. From an electoral politics standpoint, the […] Read more »
Despite Polarization, Broad Support for Balanced Approach in Budget Debate
… Although Republican voters disagree with Democratic and independent voters that government should do more to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor, the 2012 post-election American Values Survey conducted by Public Religion Research Institute finds that there is widespread agreement on strategies to address the budget deficit. […] Read more »
More Now Want Balanced Approach to Cutting Deficit
Forty-five percent of Americans now say they favor reducing the federal budget deficit with an equal balance of tax increases and spending cuts, up from 32% last year. At the same time, the percentage favoring an emphasis on spending cuts is now 40%, down from 50% last year, while the […] Read more »