The Convenient Fantasies of President Obama By Michael Barone
The resignation over the Labor Day weekend of White House "green jobs" czar Van Jones tells you some interesting things about the Obama administration.
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September 10, 2009
September 10, 2009
Massachusetts Voters Not Ready for Senator Schilling
In Boston, Curt Schilling will always be a hero for helping the Red Sox win the 2004 World Series and ending the “Curse of the Bambino.” But that’s not enough for Massachusetts voters to think he belongs in the U.S. Senate.
September 9, 2009
Massachusetts Voters Now Divided Over Naming of Interim Senator
Support has fallen for the naming of an interim senator to replace the late Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy until a special election can be held, with Massachusetts voters now evenly divided over the idea.
September 9, 2009
33% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Just 33% of likely voters believe the United States is heading in the right direction, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
September 9, 2009
A Review of Public Opinion on Health Care Reform Prior to the President's Speech
When the public debate over health care reform began in earnest in June, 50% of voters nationwide supported the legislative effort and 45% were opposed. By August, support had fallen to 43% and opposition had risen to 53%. Since then, opinions seem to have stabilized in advance of President Obama’s address to Congress tonight.
September 9, 2009
58% Favor Free Schooling for Doctors Who Will Serve The Poor
Fifty-eight percent (58%) of voters favor a plan to provide a free medical school education for doctors who agree to serve five years helping those living in poverty without health insurance.
September 9, 2009
Respect and Responsibility By Susan Estrich
The gifted woman who headed my children's elementary school, Reveta Bowers, always said that teaching kids values was as important as teaching them skills.
September 9, 2009
78% Say All Americans Should Be Able To Buy The Health Insurance That Congress Has
Seventy-eight percent (78%) of U.S. voters say every American should be allowed to purchase the same health insurance plan that members of Congress use.
September 9, 2009
You Really Don't Know Jack By Debra J. Saunders
"You Don't Know Jack" is the perfect title for the upcoming HBO biopic starring Al Pacino as Death Doc Jack Kevorkian -- because it is clear that many of Kevorkian's fawning interviewers don't know much about Jack.
September 9, 2009
Many Americans See Old Enemies As Friends – Defensively Speaking
Most Americans aren’t carrying a grudge about D-Day and Pearl Harbor these days, that’s for sure. But the war in Vietnam is still obviously a sore subject.
September 9, 2009
Impending Washington Deal on Health Care By Tony Blankley
As the politicians who support the president's health care plans escape back into Washington from America -- and as the politicians who oppose the president's health care plans leave their safe redoubt in the heartland and go once more behind the lines into the hostile territory of the Federal Triangle -- only one thing is certain: We don't know the end of this story.
September 9, 2009
Coakley Takes Early Lead In Race To Fill Kennedy’s Senate Seat
State Attorney General Martha Coakley is the early leader in the Democratic race to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the death of longtime Massachusetts Senator Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy.
September 8, 2009
Support for GOP Reaches New Recent High on Generic Ballot
Little has changed this week on the Generic Ballot as Republican Congressional candidates continue to hold a seven-point lead over Democrats.
September 8, 2009
53% Say Limiting Malpractice Awards Would Reduce Health Care Costs
Fifty-three percent (53%) of U.S. voters say restricting jury awards in medical malpractice lawsuits would significantly reduce the cost of health care in the United States.
September 8, 2009
52% of Insured Americans Say They’d Have to Switch Coverage if Health Care Reform Passes
As President Obama prepares for a major speech on Wednesday to relaunch his health care reform initiative, polling data continues to show that many Americans remain skeptical of the details.
September 8, 2009
Voters Divided On Which Party To Trust More On Health Care
As Congress returns to take up the health care plan fashioned by President Obama and congressional Democrats, voters are evenly divided over which party they trust more to handle the volatile issue.
September 8, 2009
Holder Should Do Some Remembering By Froma Harrop
America will soon mark the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The replays of burning buildings and piercing screams will bring back jagged memories of that horrific day.
September 8, 2009
45% Say Unions Weaken America, 26% Disagree
Forty-five percent (45%) of Americans believe that labor unions make our country weaker, while just 26% say unions make the nation stronger.
September 7, 2009
83% Say Proof of Citizenship Should Be Required to Get Government Health Aid
The health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats contains many controversial items that divide the general public. However, one area of consensus among the public is the desire to restrict government health care benefits to U.S. citizens only.
September 7, 2009
47% Blame Global Warming on Planetary Trends, Not Humans
Forty-seven percent (47%) of U.S. voters say global warming is caused by long-term planetary trends rather than human activity.
