Under Obama, Millennials Move Into the Republican Fold By Michael Barone
Most presidents affect the standing of their political parties. Ronald Reagan advanced his party's standing among young voters. So did Bill Clinton.
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July 28, 2011
July 27, 2011
17% Say U.S. Heading In Right Direction
Just 17% of Likely U.S. Voters now say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, July 24. That finding is the lowest measured since January 11, 2009.
July 27, 2011
Voters Skeptical About Fairness of Hiring Practices in Business World
Voters nationwide aren’t exactly confident that most employers in the business world are hiring the best candidates.
July 27, 2011
53% Oppose Nutritional Information on Restaurant Menus
As part of the new health care law, restaurant chains with 20 or more outlets will be required to disclose nutritional information in their menus. But most Americans would rather they not.
July 27, 2011
82% Say Workers Should Be Allowed To Choose Their Own Insurance
Though a majority of voters believe the system of employers providing health insurance to their workers is a good one, most believe employees should be allowed to pick their own.
July 27, 2011
Stand by Your Man By Susan Estrich
The headlines on the Drudge Report make it sound worse than it is: "Blacks, liberals flee in droves." And underneath: "Sanders (that's Bernie Sanders, the Independent from Vermont): Obama should face primary challenger." And above: "Obama's Base Crumbles."
July 27, 2011
Government by Coup de Theatre or the Constitution? By Tony Blankley
How have we arrived at this place where the fate of our federal budget -- our economy, indeed our capacity to have a functioning federal government -- seems to depend on what two men (the speaker of the House and the president) may or may not be secretly talking about in an interior room in the White House?
July 27, 2011
New High: 46% Think Most in Congress Are Corrupt
Voters are more convinced than ever that most congressmen are crooks.
July 26, 2011
Generic Republican Candidate 48%, Obama 42%
President Obama now earns his lowest level of support yet against a generic Republican candidate in a hypothetical 2012 election matchup.
July 26, 2011
47% Are Eating Out Less Often Than They Were Six Months Ago
Americans still prefer a home-cooked meal to one in a restaurant, and they’re eating out less than they were six months ago.
July 26, 2011
40% Favor Possible Sale of U.S. Postal Service to Lower the Deficit
The U.S. Postal Service has been struggling financially for some time, with Postmaster General Patrick Donohoe just today announcing the potential closings of nearly 3,700 offices nationwide. A growing number of Americans thinks now may be the time to sell the USPS to a private company.
July 26, 2011
New Low: 6% Think Congress Is Doing A Good or Excellent Job
Voter approval of the job Congress is doing has fallen to a new low - for the second month in a row.
Just six percent (6%) of Likely U.S. Voters now rate Congress' performance as good or excellent, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Last month, Congressional approval ratings fell to what was then a record low with eight percent (8%) who rated its performance good or excellent.
July 26, 2011
Norwegian Crime and Punishment By Debra J. Saunders
In 2007, Norwegian Justice Minister Knut Storberget proposed extending Norway's absolute maximum criminal sentence of 21 years to 30 years for genocide, crimes against humanity and terrorism. That proposal didn't go anywhere. The maximum criminal sentence in Norway is 21 years.
July 26, 2011
Spreading out the Taxes on Lottery Winnings By Cliff Ennico
"I have an unusual question for you. If I win a large prize in the lottery, should/could I establish a nonprofit corporation to receive the prize? I asked a financial advisor about this, and he said that I could do this and also have the identity of the manager (me) hidden from the public.
July 26, 2011
80% Think Any Budget Surplus Should Go To Paying Down the Debt
Should Congress ever again be able to generate a budget surplus, voters overwhelmingly want that money to go toward paying down the federal debt.
July 26, 2011
What the Oslo Killer 'Wanted' Doesn't Matter By Froma Harrop
"What did the Oslo killer want?" asks one of many irritating headlines over the weekend. The Norwegian terrorist, Anders Behring Breivik, called for a number of societal changes as he massacred his countrymen in a meticulous assault, Foreign Policy reported. But let's skip them and cut to the chase: Breivik was insane.
July 25, 2011
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 38%
Republicans continue to hold a six-point lead on the Generic Congressional Ballot.
July 25, 2011
60% Say This Summer Has Been Hotter Than Recent Summers
Much of the country suffered a heat wave last week, with weather advisories and warnings to avoid the heat. Most Americans noticed.
July 25, 2011
63% Oppose Giving Women, Minorities Special Treatment When It Comes to Hiring
Just over one-in-five Likely U.S. Voters (22%) now support government programs that give special treatment when hiring to women and minorities.
July 25, 2011
57% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law
Most voters continue to favor repeal of the national health care law, and fewer voters than ever believe the law will be good for the country.
