Think Progress: “In January 2009, before President Obama had even taken the oath of office, annual spending was set to total 24.9 percent of gross domestic product. Total spending this year, fiscal year 2012, is expected to top out at 23.4 percent of GDP.” “Here’s another interesting fact. Taxes today are lower than they were [...]
Young workers were hit hard by the recession and at least one recent poll shows the president lagging significantly among younger voters. National Journal: “The White House incumbent enjoyed the overwhelming enthusiasm of young voters in 2008, winning them by a two-to-one margin over Republican John McCain — an incredible edge even for a group that usually [...]
A new Fox News poll finds Presdent Obama leading Mitt Romney by seven points nationally, 46% to 39%. Just three weeks ago the candidates were tied at 46%. The finding is the reverse of a New York Times/CBS News poll put out earlier this week which found Romney moving into a lead.
First Read points out a major contradiction in last night’s New York Times/CBS News poll: How is President Obama’s job approval at 50%, but his head-to-head number against Mitt Romney is just 43%? “And given that this poll was a ‘call-back survey’ — with the respondents first interviewed back in April — it feels like we need [...]
A morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. Thanks for the shout-outs, Abel Harding and Steph Smith. Big thanks to Thomas Grigsby of the Moya Group who tweeted “Damn good read” and Jacob Perry, who tweeted ”Totally worth the read.” HAPPY LOBBYIST COMPENSATION REPORTS DAY! Lobbyist compensation reports are due today, offering details about how [...]
A new USA Today/Gallup poll finds 51% of Americans say they approve of President Obama’s stance that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry legally, but 60% say that his shift in position will have no bearing on how they vote in the November election.
A morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. More great feedback: Dr. Darryl Paulson: “Looks great. This could fill a real void and is likely to be well received.” — Fmr. Senator John Grant: “…very informative. Please keep me on your list. – Anna Nix, spokesperson for George LeMieux Campaign: “Best. Thing. Ever.” THE APOLITICAL [...]
Bill Clinton thought so little of President Obama — mocking him as an “amateur” — that he pressed his wife last summer to quit her job as secretary of state and challenge him in the primaries, a new book claims, reports the New York Post. “The country needs you!” the former president told Hillary Clinton, [...]
Brian Beutler explains President Obama’s austerity problem: Where the federal government stepped up to prevent states and municipalities from laying off teachers and other government workers in previous recessions, it’s fallen on its face under Obama. More broadly, government spending at all levels rose steadily under Presidents Reagan and both Bushes, but was mostly flat under Clinton and [...]
A new ABC News/Washington Post poll finds that Americans divide almost exactly evenly on the administration’s economic stimulus program, with 47% seeing it favorably overall, 48% unfavorably. It’s a bit better for Obama on the auto industry loans, 50% to 43%, and financial industry regulation, 49% to 44%. “But none of these reaches majority favorability, and the [...]
