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December 23, 2009

'Yet, Freedom!' By Tony Blankley

Taking stock this second Christmas after the election of Barack Obama to the presidency -- as a conservative Republican (with growing "tea party" tendencies) -- I'm filled with a thrilling, unexpected hopefulness that the president may be well on his way to losing his battle for the hearts and minds of the American people -- tempered by a shocked disbelief that so much long-term damage could be perpetrated on our economy, national security and way of life in just 11 months of ill-judged governance.

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December 23, 2009

55% View Michelle Obama Favorably

Highly popular First Lady Michelle Obama is a little less well-liked this month but still rates far ahead of her husband as far as most voters are concerned.

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December 23, 2009

Merry Christmas By Susan Estrich

Or happy holidays.

Does it really matter?

Once again this year, there are folks howling about the so-called "War on Christmas." With real wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, not to mention painfully high unemployment that has left parents struggling to play Santa, you'd think people would have better things to worry about. Think again.

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December 22, 2009

81% Say Decorating Their Christmas Tree Is Fun

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree. Most Americans love decorating them every year. Some even sing about it.

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December 22, 2009

28% Using Postal Service Less This Holiday Season

Twenty-eight percent (28%) of Americans say they are using the U.S. Postal Service less this holiday season than in past years, but adults overwhelmingly believe there will still be a need for the Postal Service 10 years from now.

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December 22, 2009

67% Say UN Not Tough Enough on Iran

Iran has now rejected a year-end deadline to comply with a UN plan to end the deadlock over the Islamic country’s nuclear program. But U.S. voters strongly believe the United Nations hasn’t been tough enough with Iran.

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December 22, 2009

Republicans Post Eight-Point Lead On Generic Ballot

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 22, 2009

A Cool Wind Braces the Hot-Air Crowd By Debra J. Saunders

For years, global warming alarmists have pointed to every drought and heat wave as proof that global warming was a real environmental threat. They had few qualms about blurring the line between weather and climate to make a PR point.

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December 22, 2009

51% Say Bad Economy Bush’s Fault, 41% Blame Obama

As the end of President Obama’s first year in office nears, most voters still blame his predecessor, George W. Bush, for the country’s continuing bad economy.

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December 22, 2009

About the So-Called Republican Moderates By Froma Harrop

Many have bemoaned the near-extinction of the political species known as the moderate Republican. Once thriving in cold habitats, particularly New England, socially liberal but fiscally conservative Republicans were gradually displaced by Democrats. The loss of these bridge-builders has left the Republican Party largely in the hands of the bridge-burners, and to the detriment of America.

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December 21, 2009

52% Have Not Finished Their Holiday Shopping

With just a few days left until Christmas, 52% of Americans have not finished their holiday shopping, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

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December 21, 2009

2010 Illinois Governor: Ryan Leads Quinn, Close to Hynes

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Illinois voters finds former state Attorney General Jim Ryan leading incumbent Democratic Governor Pat Quinn 46% to 39%. Nine percent (9%) of Illinois voters like some other candidate, and six percent (6%) are undecided.

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December 21, 2009

Voters Hopeful About Black-White Relations, Less So About Hispanics

Voters strongly believe that black-white relations are better today - and improving - but are much less confident about the social situation with Hispanics.

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December 21, 2009

Health Care Legislation Advancing In Senate, Stalled in Public Opinion

Over the past week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid found a way to collect 60 votes and move health care reform legislation forward in the U.S. Senate. However, his negotiating and the ongoing debate did nothing to improve public opinion of the legislation.

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December 21, 2009

When Liberal Dreams Collide With Public Opinion By Michael Barone

In the Bella Center on the south side of Copenhagen and in the Senate chamber on the north side of the Capitol, we're seeing what happens when liberal dreams collide with American public opinion. It's like what happens when a butterfly collides with the windshield of a speeding SUV. Splat.

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December 20, 2009

29% Expect Colts to Win Super Bowl

Prior to this weekend, there were two undefeated teams in the NFL, and most football fans expected that one of them would emerge as the Super Bowl champion at the end of the season.

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December 20, 2009

Stop Me Before I Call Again By Debra J. Saunders

Gavin Newsom is at it again. The San Francisco mayor's latest foray into annoying nanny statism is a proposal, reported in The Chronicle last week, to require the city's cell phone retailers to post the radiation levels of their products.

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December 19, 2009

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Ending December 18, 2009

The disconnect between government and the average American continues.

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December 18, 2009

2010 Georgia Governor: Barnes Still Holds Big Lead Among Democrats

Former Governor Roy Barnes is still far ahead of his opponents in Georgia's 2010 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary race.

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December 18, 2009

39% Giving Less To Charity This Year, 12% Donating More

Thirty-nine percent (39%) of Americans say they will be giving less to charity this year than they did a year ago.

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