Posted on 12/07/2010 12:36:02 PM PST by NormsRevenge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Americans now favor Republicans over Democrats on handling critical issues like the economy, taxes, terrorism and the budget deficit, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday.
One month after a sweeping Republican victory in congressional elections, public confidence in Democrats has plummeted from a year ago on the issues that matter most, the survey found.
"Republicans have really recovered from their post-election 2008 low and now have a very strong lead on the issues that are most important to the American people -- the economy, taxes, the deficit," Ipsos pollster Julia Clark said.
"Republicans are positioning themselves well heading into the 2012 presidential campaign," she said.
The poll also found Americans were slightly more pessimistic about the future but their views of President Barack Obama held steady after last month's Republican gains.
Republicans picked up 63 seats in the November 2 election to win a majority in the House of Representatives and gained six Senate seats in a result Obama termed "a shellacking."
The survey found the number of Americans who believed the country was headed in the right direction fell 4 percentage points since late October, from 33 percent to 29 percent.
Obama's job approval rating held steady at 45 percent during the same period, while the percentage of voters who disapproved fell 5 points from 51 percent to 46 percent.
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U.S. President Barack Obama holds a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, December 7, 2010. Obama's fellow Democrats on Tuesday questioned whether they would support his deal to extend tax breaks for all Americans, though analysts predicted it ultimately will pass Congress. REUTERS/Jim Young
Oh, those neocons at Reuters...
I see, now they are reporting on Mitt and Huck’s favorability but there seems to be an embargo on Palin’s number. Must be she’s doing better!
Jaa , but If she sits it out ‘til 2016 or beyond, I’m OK with that. Faith Family fishing and fun first I always, maybe not necessarily always in that order. but.. ;-)
always say
Egads, we need her now! We don’t need Barry or Mitt or Huck in ‘12!
(And yes, we do need to hear more substantive discussions of foreign policy from her, as from any candidate, once she declares.)
With this in mind just imagine what the screaming democrats are doing to themselves with this meltdown over taxes? Bautiful isn’t it?!
Bautiful= beautiful....
I was thinkin’ more John Bolton or Mike Pence or Michele Bachmann ;-)
My personal favorite is DeMint—but I don’t think any of those four are getting elected.
I like Jim too. says he doesn’t want it.. That’s OK. There’s a few others out there.. we’ll see.
Yur not on the Brave NewT Whurled’r train I hope . :-)
Egads, no! I already said I don’t want to see Obama reelected. ;-)
Does the image of Trump at the inaugural podium telling Obama and Biden that ‘Yur FiRed!’ excite you? OK.. I’ll keep looking.. :-)
I tell ya, I want to see two things from Palin, but I really believe she’s the best candidate we could hope for:
1) I want to hear her speak with authority on foreign affairs, and
2) I want her to articulate a strong, forthright position on illegal immigration.
Oh, and she can get away with hair extensions far better than The Donald can!
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