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December 20, 2017

Are Christmas Cards a Thing of the Past?

Christmas cards appear to be a tradition that’s falling by the wayside.

December 19, 2017

Government Shutdown Doesn't Sit Well With Voters

If Democrats and Republicans in Congress fail to reach a budget agreement by Friday, there will be a partial shutdown of the federal government. Most voters think a shutdown would be bad for the economy, although the vast majority admit that past shutdowns have had little, if any, impact on them personally.

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December 19, 2017

Pyongyang on the Prairie, Part 2 By Michelle Malkin

In Oklahoma City, words don't mean what they plainly mean. Asking government officials simple questions prompts Orwellian acrobatics. By distorting language and obfuscating actions, public bureaucrats subvert transparency and evade accountability.

December 19, 2017

With a Week To Go, 40% Have Finished Holiday Shopping

Americans continue to fly through their holiday shopping this year, and nearly half are finished with a week still left before Christmas.

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December 19, 2017

Who Wants War with Iran -- and Why? By Patrick J. Buchanan

In the run-up to Christmas, President Donald Trump has been the beneficiary of some surprisingly good news and glad tidings.

December 18, 2017

48% See Anti-Trump Bias in Senior FBI, Justice Officials

With recent news reports and e-mails showing anti-Trump bias by several senior level FBI and Justice Department officials, nearly half of voters now believe there was an illegal effort to deny Donald Trump the presidency.

December 18, 2017

Americans Favor Public/Private Ventures to the Moon

Voters approve of President Trump's plans for joint government-private sector missions to the moon.

December 16, 2017

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending December 16, 2017

Stories of sexual harassment and abuse continued to dominate the week’s news, especially early on, but as the week progressed, the near completion of the Republican tax reform plan and Thursday’s repeal of Obama-era net neutrality rules were also making news.

December 15, 2017

More Holiday Shoppers Are Going Online This Year

Today is Free Shipping Day, when many online retailers offer free shipping on gifts in time for Christmas, but online shopping is already more popular than ever with Americans for holiday shopping this year.

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December 15, 2017

Picking the Lock in Alabama By Michael Barone

Turnout would be the key to which of the wildly conflicting polls would best presage the result of Alabama's special Senate election, wrote Republican consultant Patrick Ruffini earlier this week.   

December 15, 2017

Does The Media Cut Dems a Break? GOP Voters Think So

News stories covering sexual harassment claims against politicians continue to top headlines, but GOP voters overwhelmingly feel the media gives favorable treatment to Democratic politicians. Democrats, however, are not as convinced.

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December 15, 2017

Unlike Nixon, Trump Will Not Go Quietly By Patrick J. Buchanan

On Aug. 9, 1974, Richard Nixon bowed to the inevitability of impeachment and conviction by a Democratic Senate and resigned.

The prospect of such an end for Donald Trump has this city drooling. Yet, comparing Russiagate and Watergate, history is not likely to repeat itself.

December 14, 2017

Celebrity Campaign Endorsements Don’t Mean Much to Voters

Despite President Trump campaigning for Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, Moore still lost the election to his Democratic opponent. Most voters say celebrity or politician endorsements of candidates in local elections aren’t important to their vote, however, that number has doubled over the last three years.

December 14, 2017

Most Call for Trump’s Resignation If Sex Allegations Are True

Most voters believe the accusations several women have made against President Trump and say he should resign if they are proven true. But Republicans are far less convinced.

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December 14, 2017

Partisan Gerrymandering and the Outlook for the 2018 U.S. House Elections By Alan I. Abramowitz

There is a growing sense among political observers that the United States may be heading toward a wave election in 2018. Results of recent special elections, including Doug Jones’ (D) victory in the Alabama Senate race on Tuesday, along with Democratic victories in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections and surprisingly large Democratic gains in the Virginia House of Delegates all point toward the likelihood of substantial Democratic gains in next year’s midterm elections, including a real possibility that Democrats could regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives. In addition, results of recent generic ballot polling generally show large Democratic l

December 14, 2017

Sex and Race Matter in Middle Class Identity

The majority of American adults continues to identify as middle class, but sex and race are among the factors that shape that identity and what it means.  

December 13, 2017

Americans Still Visiting National Parks

President Trump announced a controversial decision last week to reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah. This week, the National Park Service has reduced the number of free entry days into many national parks while also contemplating fee increases.

December 13, 2017

Most Favor Drug Testing of Food Stamp, Welfare Applicants

Wisconsin is moving forward with a plan to drug test some food stamp recipients, and most voters nationwide would like to see a similar plan in the state they live in.

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December 13, 2017

Still Dawdling Over Deadly Diversity Visas By Michelle Malkin

Capitol Hill's national security priorities are screwier than a Six Flags roller coaster.   

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December 13, 2017

Liberate Food Trucks By John Stossel

Laura Pekarik bakes cupcakes and sells them from a food truck. Her truck provided a great opportunity, letting her open a business without having to spend big to hire a staff and rent space in a building.