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December 17, 2009

In The Doghouse: The Crystal Ball Primer on Blue Dog Democrats By Isaac T. Wood

How does a group where the majority of members voted in favor of health care reform get in the liberals' doghouse? Just ask the Blue Dog Democrats. The Blue Dogs are a coalition of 52 fiscally conservative U.S. House members who have made headlines for their ardent negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Although more than half of the Blue Dogs voted for the initial House health care bill, the coalition still provided 24 of the 39 Democratic "no" votes, cementing their place on the liberal naughty list.

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December 17, 2009

Missouri Senate: Carnahan 46% Blunt 44%

Democrat Robin Carnahan and Republican Roy Blunt remain locked in a tight race to become the next U.S. senator from Missouri.

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December 17, 2009

2010 Georgia GOP Governor: Oxendine 28%, Handel 14%, Deal 13%

John Oxendine, Georgia’s fire and insurance commissioner, still holds a two-to-one lead over his closest competitor for governor among likely 2010 Republican Primary voters.

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December 17, 2009

Amid Rumbling Discontent, Dems Head for the Exits By Michael Barone

While Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid scrambles to assemble 60 Democratic votes for health care legislation that, according to the realclearpolitics.com average of recent polls, is opposed by a 53 percent to 38 percent margin, several Democratic members of the House are scrambling for the exits on what is starting to look like a sinking ship.

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December 16, 2009

2010 Florida Senate: Rubio, Crist Both Lead Meek

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Florida finds former state House Speaker Marco Rubio leading Democrat Kendrick Meek 49% to 35%. Governor Charlie Crist leads Meek 42% to 36%.

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December 16, 2009

66% Celebrate Christmas As A Religious Holiday

Sixty-six percent (66%) of Americans celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that another 20% celebrate the event as a secular holiday.

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December 16, 2009

68% Favor Offshore Oil Drilling

Voter support for offshore oil drilling remains as strong as it was during last year’s presidential election, but many also continue to believe individual states should be able to stop it off their own coastlines.

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December 16, 2009

24% Favor National Sales Tax, 65% Oppose

The New York Times reports that “economists across the political spectrum say a consumption tax may be inevitable once the economy fully recovers.”

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December 16, 2009

Insanity, Defined By Howard Rich

One of the oldest clichés in the book defines insanity as doing the same thing “over and over again” and expecting a different result.

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December 16, 2009

30% Still Say U.S. Moving In Right Direction

Just 30% of U.S. voters say the country is heading in the right direction, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national survey. This is the third straight week in a row at 30%, the lowest finding on this question since mid-February.

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December 16, 2009

2010 Florida Governor: McCollum 44%, Sink 39%

Florida’s 2010 race for governor is looking a little more competitive.

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December 16, 2009

Three Undemocratic Temptations By Tony Blankley

As the Democrats in Congress approach the end of a frustrating first year's legislative effort, their leaders and the White House are being tempted by three possible shortcuts around the regular lawmaking process.

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December 16, 2009

What Will Democrats Do? By Susan Estrich

Whatever it takes.

Whatever Joe wants.

That's the short answer to what the Democrats will do to get health care reform passed. If Joe Lieberman doesn't want 55-year-olds to buy into Medicare, they won't. Poof. Gone.

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December 15, 2009

2010 Florida GOP Senate Primary: Crist 43%, Rubio 43%

Governor Charlie Crist and former state House Speaker Marco Rubio are now tied in the 2010 race for the Republican Senate nomination in Florida.

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December 15, 2009

Generic Ballot: Republicans 44% Democrats 37%

Republican candidates have bounced back to a seven-point lead over Democrats in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.

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December 15, 2009

59% Say Average Government Worker Earns More Than Average Taxpayer

Compared to the average government worker, most Americans think they work harder, have less job security and make less money.

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December 15, 2009

52% Oppose Further Regulation of U.S. Financial System

Americans remain opposed to further government regulation of the U.S. financial system, even as President Obama and congressional Democrats move closer to passage of legislation that will give the government more oversight than ever.

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December 15, 2009

Sin Taxes Are a Shame By Froma Harrop

Sly industry-sponsored ads in which ordinary Americans worry about some scheme in Congress generally irritate me. A grunt greeted the TV spot you've no doubt seen: A woman unloading groceries frets over a proposed "tax on juice, milk and soda" as Americans like her count every penny.

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December 15, 2009

48% Concerned About Toy Safety This Holiday Season

Forty-eight percent (48%) of Americans say they are at least somewhat concerned about the safety of toys being sold this holiday season, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Twenty-three percent (23%) are very concerned.

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December 15, 2009

Electoral Dysfunction from Barbara Boxer By Debra J. Saunders

The U.S. Senate defeated an amendment last week to restrict taxpayer funding of abortions under Obamacare. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., voted against the measure, arguing that it would require women to buy special riders to purchase abortion coverage.

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