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Polls(ters) Apart
In the wake of the Wisconsin Democratic primary last week, a fight broke out that included charges of incompetence and personal failings, with an underlying intimation that someone was not telling the whole truth. The protagonists, however, were ...
Public Favors Passage of China Trade Bill
The House of Representatives votes this week on the important and much-anticipated bill that would approve Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. Despite claims by some that this may be the most important vote of the year, if not the ...
2004 Election, Mexico, Martha Stewart, Pete Rose, Space, Smoking
Abramoff Scandal Fails to Ignite Sharp Rebuke of Washington
Americans' cynicism about politics -- with the public long believing that special interests have undue influence in politics -- may be muting their responses to the Abramoff case. While a majority calls the case "a major scandal," barely half ...
U.S. Public Changing Views On Immigration
As President Clinton discusses immigration issues during his trip this week to four Central American countries, the public at home appears to be more positive about immigration than it has been at any time in this decade.
Americans Split on Return of Cuban Boy
The plight of 6-year old Elian Gonzalez has captured the attention of the American public. Almost two-thirds of Americans say they are following the story of the Cuban boy somewhat or very closely, a relatively high number for a news story of ...
Americans Think Increased Trade With China Will Help U.S. Economy but Hurt Workers
Congress will vote this month on whether or not to permanently normalize trade relations with China, which would allow China to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). Many members of Congress have still not decided whether to vote for or ...
Volatility in the Polls, Bush's Bounce, and What Gore Needs
The period of time between July 19 and August 20 is one of the most significant of the entire Election 2000 presidential campaign -- at least in terms of creating the potential for major structural changes in the status of the race. Gallup polls ...
Americans Paying Close Attention to Election Controversy
Historians will write volumes one day about the election of 2000, when the presidential race between George W. Bush and Al Gore was decided by …
Spending Cuts Favored over Tax Increases as Way to Balance Budget
President Clinton and the Republicans in Congress continue to do battle over the provisions of the remaining spending bills which will be necessary to approve in order to complete the Federal budget process for this year. The government ...