Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 44%, Democrats 38%
Republicans hold a six-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot for the week ending April 10, 2011.
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April 11, 2011
April 11, 2011
51% Favor Repeal of the Health Care Law
A majority of voters still favor repeal of the health care law, but support for repeal has fallen to its lowest level since October. Confidence that the law will be repealed is down to its lowest point since the first of the year.
April 11, 2011
48% See Need to Change Defense, Social Security, Medicare To Make Serious, Long-Term Spending Cuts
Just under half of voters understand that making major cuts in government spending over the long haul will require substantial changes in three of the most politically sensitive areas of the federal budget.
April 11, 2011
Spending Cuts Are Hot in the Political Marketplace By Michael Barone
One of the things that fascinate me about American politics is how the voices of the voters as registered in elections and polls are transformed into changes in public policy. It's a rough-and-ready process, with plenty of trial and error. But for all its imperfections, the political market seems to work.
April 10, 2011
47% Have Some Confidence in Stability of U.S. Banking System
Confidence in the stability of the U.S. banking system is up a bit this month but still remains at discouraging levels.
April 10, 2011
61% Say Enforcing Immigration Laws Would Cut Poverty
Americans feel more strongly than ever that the lack of immigration law enforcement directly effects poverty in the country.
April 10, 2011
GOP: Do Less, but Better; Dems: Do a Lot, and Worse By Debra J. Saunders
President Obama has dedicated his time in office to soaking up applause and shifting blame. Last year, when Democrats owned the White House, the House and the Senate, Congress didn't even bother passing a budget. Obama didn't seem to mind. But when Republicans put together a stopgap measure to fund the military and prevent a government shutdown, Obama promised to veto it. Obama called the measure "a distraction from the real work that would bring us closer to a reasonable compromise for funding the remainder of fiscal year 2011."
April 9, 2011
Shutdown Threat Is Not All that Ails the Dollar By Lawrence Kudlow
Washington shutdown fears are sinking the U.S. dollar, according to some news reports. Surely there's something to this, as investor confusion rises and confidence falls, and as Washington seems to be gridlocked over a few billion dollars.
April 9, 2011
Locke, Solis Are Least Known of Obama Cabinet Members
The Who's last major hit was a catchy tune called "Who Are You," and it might well pertain to most members of a presidential Cabinet.
April 9, 2011
What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending April 9, 2011
It’s the economy, stupid. Remember that one? It was the political mantra that propelled Bill Clinton into the White House. President Obama would do well to remember it now that he’s declared his candidacy for a second term.
April 8, 2011
55% Say Those Who Receive Food Stamps Should Be Required to Work
Some Republican members of the House are crafting legislation that would include a work requirement for those who receive food stamps. Most Americans are on board with that plan.
April 8, 2011
Even as Budget Bickering Continues, 60% Expect DC Politics to Get More Partisan
As President Barack Obama, Senator Harry Reid, and House Speaker John Boehner struggle to prevent partisan politics from forcing a partial shutdown of the federal government, 60% of voters nationwide expect the partisan bickering to get even worse over the coming year.
April 8, 2011
Inflation Fears Up, 87% Paying More for Groceries
Concern about inflation is increasing, as Americans say overwhelmingly that they are now paying more for groceries and expect to pay even more for them in the future.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 56% of Adults are Very Concerned about the threat of inflation. That’s up from 52% a month ago and 48% at the first of the year.
April 8, 2011
Ryan's Plan Neither Serious Nor Courageous By Joe Conason
What the meteoric career of Paul Ryan demonstrates is how easily impressed we are whenever a politician purports to restore solvency by punishing the poor and the elderly (while coddling the rich).
April 8, 2011
Southwest Airlines Still Viewed Favorably After Safety Incident
Despite Southwest Airlines’ recent high-profile safety incident when a hole suddenly ripped open in an airliner fuselage, it remains the favorite among four top air carriers as far as Americans are concerned. But among those who travel by air once a month or more, it’s the least favorite of the group.
April 8, 2011
Two No Trump By Susan Estrich
The latest public poll showing Donald Trump running right behind Mitt Romney in the race for the Republican presidential nomination suggests some very serious problems on the Republican side.
April 7, 2011
28% Say They Share Obama's Political Views
President Obama this week declared his intention to seek reelection, but just over one-quarter of voters say they share the same political views as the president.
April 7, 2011
74% Say They Should Pay No More Than 20% of Their Income in Taxes
While a majority of U.S. Voters says the average American shells out 30% or more of their income in taxes, most believe they should pay no more than 20%.
April 7, 2011
Discover® U.S. Spending Monitor (SM) Consumer Confidence Falls 2.6 Points in March
Consumers' confidence sharply rebounded in January, fueled by a surge in the number of middle-income consumers who see improvement in the U.S. economy and in their personal finances are improving, according to the Discover U.S. Spending Monitor.
April 7, 2011
Support for U.S. Military Action in Libya Down to 39% With 37% Opposed
Support for the U.S. military mission in Libya and the president’s handling of the situation is declining.
