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October 2009

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October 22, 2009

73% of GOP Voters Say Congressional Republicans Have Lost Touch With Their Base

President Obama told an audience at a Democratic Party fundraiser Wednesday night that Republicans often “do what they’re told,” but GOP voters don’t think their legislators listen enough to them.

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October 20, 2009

39% of GOP Voters Have Favorable View of Party Chairman Steele

Former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele is the first African-American chairman of the Republican National Committee, in essence making him the official head of the party. Since his election to the post in January, he has been dogged with intraparty criticism for controversial comments and for taking positions out in front of the GOP’s top elected officials.

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October 18, 2009

25% Favor Tax Deduction for Pet Expenses

A dog may be a man's best friend - except at tax time.

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October 6, 2009

35% Expect Worse Relations With Muslim World

Thirty-five percent (35%) of U.S. voters now believe that America’s relationship with the Muslim world will be worse one year from now than it is today. That’s a seven-point jump from a month ago.

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October 2, 2009

Just 30% Say U.S. Will Be Most Powerful Nation At End of Century

Voters remain pessimistic about America’s future role in the world.

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October 1, 2009

43% View Obama’s Olympic Trip As Bad Idea, 36% Disagree

Forty-three percent (43%) of Americans say it’s a bad idea for President Obama to go overseas at this time to help Chicago make its final presentation to the International Olympic Committee. But 36% disagree and think it’s a good move on the president’s part.