Half (50%) of American adults believe that those who earn twice as much as they do pay less than twice as much in taxes. Just 7% believe that those who earn more pay more than their pro rata share while 19% believe that those who earn twice as much pay twice as much. Twenty-four percent (24%) are not sure.
According to the Rasmussen Consumer Index for the region released today by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, consumer economic confidence dropped more than seven points to 114.1 last month, from 121.2 at the end of last year. The decline was fueled by an 8 percent increase in the number of people who think the US economy is getting worse.
Mitt Romney topped the GOP field in the fund-raising race for the first quarter and moved past former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in the race for the Republican nomination.
Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) now leads all Republican hopefuls in Election 2008 polls.
Illinois Senator Barack Obama has closed to within five points of New York Senator Hillary Clinton.
New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) has a one-point edge over Arizona Senator John McCain (R) in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of the race.
Though Bloomberg has denied any intention to run for president, associates hint that he is nonetheless considering an independent candidacy.
Thirty-two percent (32%) of America’s Likely Voters say House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D) trip to the Middle East will help U.S. relations in the region.
As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, a general belief in the basics of Christianity remains strong in the United States.
Political observers have long predicted that the outsized popularity of "America's mayor" could not survive the rigors of a presidential campaign indefinitely.
After cooling in February, worker confidence among accounting and finance workers jumped in March, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 8.1 points to 121.6. Increased job satisfaction and a decrease in expected layoffs drove the rise.
Worker confidence remained virtually unchanged for African-American workers, while Hispanic workers’ confidence fell in March. The monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM) for African-Americans inched up 0.5 points to 94.5.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers remained virtually unchanged from February’s reading of 110.8, coming in at 111.1. Improved job satisfaction was offset by more pessimistic sentiments around personal finances.
Confidence among IT professionals decreased in March, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 2.6 points to 109.7. Less expected hiring and a decrease in job satisfaction drove the decline. The latest reading is also down 5.3 points from last March’s reading of 115.0.
Confidence among workers in the legal sector dropped in March as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slid 6.8 points to 113.1. The decline was primarily a result of being less satisfied with their job and worsened sentiments about their financial situation.
Confidence among manufacturing workers rose for the second consecutive month, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased 4.3 points in March to 98.8. Increased job satisfaction coupled with fewer job loss concerns drove the uptick.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers held strong for the second consecutive month in March, inching up 0.6 points to 119.7. The latest Index is more than five points stronger than last March’s reading of 114.6.
After spiking in February, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Boston workers fell 8.4 points to 97.3. Concern regarding finances largely triggered the drop in sentiment. Boston’s latest measure of worker confidence falls well below last March’s reading of 101.4.
Confidence among Chicago workers improved dramatically in March, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 8.1 points to 106.8. This marks the city’s strongest reading on record. Hiring expectations and improved sentiments regarding finances contributed to the increase in the monthly measure of worker confidence.
Worker confidence rose in Dallas, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 3.1 points to 118.0, just 1.6 points lower than its record high in February 2006. This is the second highest recording for Dallas.
