Congressional Approval: 13% Good or Excellent
Election 2006 was a referendum on President Bush and the GOP Congress. As Election Day dawned, just 15% of Americans rated the performance of the GOP Congress as good or excellent.
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December 7, 2006
December 7, 2006
Immigration Reform: Securing the Border is Priority
Election 2006 brought a lot of change to American politics, but little has changed on the issue of immigration. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of voters continue to believe that securing the borders is more important than legalizing the status of undocumented workers already in the country.
December 7, 2006
Election 2008: Gingrich Trails Kerry and Gore
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry (D) would beat former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) should the two square off in the 2008 presidential campaign. A recent Rasmussen Reports survey shows Kerry topping Gingrich 47% to 38%.
December 7, 2006
46% Say America's Best Days Have Come and Gone
Pessimism about America’s future is growing. The latest Rasmussen Reports tracking poll finds that just 38% of Americans now believe the nation’s best days best days remain ahead of us.
December 7, 2006
Kramer in Crisis
Actor Michael Richards, best known for his role as the eccentric Cosmo Kramer on “Seinfeld,” earns unfavorable reviews from 42% of the American public. Thirty-two percent (32%) view him favorably.
December 6, 2006
Worker Confidence Up in November
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) gained nearly four points in November, climbing from 101.4 in October to 105.3.
December 6, 2006
New Republican Leaders Unknown to Public
When Congress convenes for its new session in January, it will do so with several new leaders at the forefront. On the Republican side of the aisle, the new leaders are generally unknown to the public
December 6, 2006
Election 2008: Kerry Trails Giuliani and McCain
Arizona Senator John McCain (R) leads Massachusetts Senator John Kerry (D) 53% to 36% in a hypothetical Election 2008 match-up.
December 6, 2006
64% Favor Removing “Almost All U.S. Troops from Iraq”
The Iraq Study Group delivered a long-awaited report to official Washington and called for a fundamental change in U.S. strategy. There is broad public support for one of the bi-partisan panel’s key recommendations—reducing the number of U.S. combat forces in Iraq.
December 6, 2006
Atlanta Worker Confidence Rebounds in November
After hitting a record low in October, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers rose 9.1 points to 115.0 in November.
December 6, 2006
Philadephia Worker Confidence Bounces Back
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Philadelphia workers increased two points to 87.6 in November. Improved perceptions of finances and increased hiring expectations fueled the climb.
December 6, 2006
Boston Worker Confidence Steady in November
After last month’s rebound, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Boston workers remained fairly steady in November, edging down .5 points to 97.2.
December 6, 2006
Chicago Worker Confidence Spiked in November
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Chicago spiked 11.3 points in November to 99.6. Increased job satisfaction and improved perceptions of finances drove the increase in worker confidence.
December 6, 2006
Dallas Worker Confidence Edges Up
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Dallas workers edged up this month, as worker confidence increased 1.2 points to 110.7 in November.
December 6, 2006
Los Angeles Worker Confidence Jumps
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles increased 8.1 points in November to 109.3. The increase was spurred by increased anticipation for hiring activity and fewer layoffs on the horizon.
December 6, 2006
Finance Concerns Cause Twin Cities Worker Confidence to Drop
For the second consecutive month, worker confidence decreased in the Twin Cities, as the Hudson Employment IndexSM for the city dropped 1.9 points in November to 92.1.
December 6, 2006
New York City Worker Confidence Rises After Hitting 2006 Low
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City increased 3.4 points to 83.5 after falling for two consecutive months.
December 6, 2006
San Francisco Worker Confidence Climbs in November
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco continued to rise for the third consecutive month as local worker confidence increased 3.5 points to 108.3.
December 6, 2006
Tampa Worker Confidence Rebounds
After declining for two consecutive months, worker confidence in Tampa rebounded in November as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed seven points to 117.
December 6, 2006
Washington DC Worker Confidence Edges Up in November
After plummeting in October, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Washington, D.C. workers edged up 1.9 points to 111.8 in November
