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March 24, 2011
March 24, 2011
45% Support U.S. Military Action in Libya, 34% Oppose, 21% Undecided
Voters have mixed feelings about President Obama's decision to use the U.S. military to help rebels in Libya and nearly half agree that he should have gotten Congress' okay first.
March 24, 2011
Only 33% Think Most Americans Blame Humans for Global Warming
President Obama, former Vice President Al Gore and the United Nations, among others, argue that global warming is chiefly caused by human activity. A plurality of voters recognize that this view is held mostly by liberals rather than by all Americans.
March 24, 2011
Why Sacramento Can't Get Cellphones Out of Prison By Debra J Saunders
California prisons confiscated more than 10,000 cellphones last year. This year, officials at Corcoran State Prison found a cellphone with a camera in possession of convicted serial killer Charles Manson. It was the second phone found on Manson in two years.
March 24, 2011
The Damning Contradictions of Obama's Attack on Libya By Michael Barone
Let's imagine that all goes well in Libya. The rebels, protected by air strikes, recapture lost territory and sweep into Tripoli. Moammar Gadhafi and his sons one way or the other disappear.
March 24, 2011
13% Give Congress Positive Grades
Ratings for the current Congress remain mostly negative among voters, and fewer voters share the belief that the legislature has passed anything to improve life in America.
March 24, 2011
Achoo! 75% Suffer From Allergies or Know Someone Who Does
Spring is finally here after a long and snowy winter for much of the country, but for most Americans, that also means allergy season.
March 24, 2011
Praise for (Some) Tea Partiers By Froma Harrop
When it comes to my sanity, the tea party often taketh away. I go nuts when they throw out huge sums to cut from budgets without getting into details.
March 23, 2011
23% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction
Just 23% of Likely U.S. Voters say the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey taken the week ending Sunday, March 20.
March 23, 2011
Americans Still Have Mixed Feelings on U.S. Job Market
While Americans continue to have mixed feelings on the possibility of finding work, they still believe it’s possible for anyone to dig themselves out of an economic hole.
March 23, 2011
55% Still See Buying Home As Family’s Best Investment
A majority of Americans believe purchasing a home is the best investment a family can make, but they still don’t think now is the time for someone in their area to sell a house.
March 23, 2011
44% Rate Obama’s Leadership As Good or Excellent, 37% Say It’s Poor
Voters’ views of President Obama’s leadership style have rebounded from last month’s all-time low.
March 23, 2011
"Let Me Just Be Very Unambiguous About This" By Tony Blankley
Amid all the confusion of our new little war in Libya, one thing is clear: Notwithstanding the bravery and professionalism of our troops, in naming it Operation Odyssey Dawn, the Pentagon has invoked a haunting specter. The war's namesake -- Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" -- is the tale of the hero, Odysseus, taking 10 years to get home from the Trojan War -- which itself took 10 years to fight.
March 23, 2011
Voters Underestimate Support for Tax Cuts As Economic Boost
Most voters have consistently said for years that tax cuts are good for the economy, but new surveying finds that voters underestimate the public support for that position.
March 23, 2011
Q1 Slowdown: Caveat Emptor By Lawrence Kudlow
Caveat emptor: The first-quarter economy is slowing, and inflation is rising. A month ago, economists were optimistic about the potential for 4 percent growth. Now they are marking down their estimates toward 2.5 percent. Behind this, consumer expectations are falling, while inflation fears are going up.
March 22, 2011
Fewer Americans Than Ever Think U.S. Economy Will be Stronger in Five Years
Americans are now showing less optimism for long-term economic recovery than ever before.
March 22, 2011
Voters Continue to Blame Recession Under Bush For Poor Economy
Voters continue to blame the current economic problems on the recession which began under the Bush administration. At the same time, the number who trust themselves more than President Obama to handle these issues has fallen to its lowest level in a little over a year.
March 22, 2011
Favorable Reviews Up Slightly for Top Congressional Leaders
Voters nationwide view the top members of Congress a little more favorably this month, with House Speaker John Boehner earning his highest positive rating to date.
March 22, 2011
34% Now Support U.S. Involvement in Libya
With the U.S. military now actively involved in Libya, voters are more supportive of an American role in the Libyan crisis but also are more critical of President Obama’s handling of the situation.?
