Far Fewer Democrats Support Keeping Troops in Afghanistan
Just 35% of Democrats support keeping U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan, down from 50% in June.
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Reagan’s Recession
In the depths of the 1981-1982 recession, Americans were far more displeased with their president and his policies than were their predecessors during the Great Depression, more so even than in today’s high-unemployment economy.
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Tax Cuts Win Broad Bipartisan Support
Overview The agreement between President Obama and congressional Republicans to extend tax cuts and unemployment benefits is getting strong bipartisan support. Overall, 60% approve of the agreement while just 22% disapprove. There are virtually no partisan differences in opinions about the agreement – 63% of Democrats approve of it, as do 62% of Republicans and […]
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In Cables, a More Savvy Washington
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A Taxing Week Fuels Economic Coverage
The arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the death of Elizabeth Edwards both received substantial coverage, but it was the reaction to a compromise on the expiring Bush-era tax cuts that really galvanized the press last week.