Views On Voter-ID Divide Along Party Lines
- Published on Friday, 31 August 2012 17:01
- Written by TIPP Staff
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Contrary to prvailing public opinion, a federal court ruled Thursday against a Texas law that would require voters to show photo IDs at the polls. In the latest IBD/TIPP Poll, three of every four (75%) believe voters should be required to show a photo ID at the polls. This includes 55% of Democrats, 94% of Republicans and 80% of independents. Only a majority of Democrats and liberals think voter ID requirement would disenfranchise Americans.
Add a commentPennsylvania voter ID law: Key swing states tinker with Election 2012 rules
- Published on Wednesday, 15 August 2012 18:55
- Written by Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor
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The ruling by a Pennsylvania judge Wednesday to allow a controversial voter identification law to go into effect puts a sharp focus on hyperpartisan voting rights battles heating up in key battleground states ahead of what could be a tight November election.
Add a commentIs America becoming a 'socialist state'? 40 percent say yes.
- Published on Friday, 13 July 2012 13:50
- Written by Mark Trumbull, Christian Science Monitor
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The perception that America is turning more socialist is not just a fringe view, according to a Monitor/TIPP poll. Debate over the size of government could influence November elections.
Add a comment40% Think Taboo 'S' Word Fits Obama Era
- Published on Wednesday, 11 July 2012 18:50
- Written by Investor's Business Daily Editorial
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Government: A new poll shows that two in five Americans worry America is heading toward socialism under President Obama. The evidence flies in the face of media reports pooh-poohing the notion.
Add a commentThe People Say Check For Photo IDs On Election Day
- Published on Tuesday, 19 June 2012 20:00
- Written by IBD Editorial
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Elections: Democratic politicians consider photo ID requirements discriminatory, but the people disagree. There's broad support for preventing illegal voting, a reflection of how precious Americans hold the right to vote. Add a comment
Trayvon Martin Case: Sparks Of Racial Violence Appear
- Published on Friday, 27 April 2012 10:00
- Written by Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor
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Police report isolated incidents of blacks attacking whites in the name of 'justice for Trayvon Martin.' The incidents are rare, but they indicate frustrations in the African-American community.
Add a commentPoll: Trayvon Martin case divides US by race, age, wealth, and politics
- Published on Monday, 09 April 2012 07:51
- Written by Brad Knickerbocker, Christian Science Monitor
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New polls show a distinct split in how Americans view the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Some groups, including blacks, women, and Democrats, are more likely to see race as a key factor. Add a comment
Gun nation: Inside America's gun-carry culture
- Published on Wednesday, 14 March 2012 05:18
- Written by Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor
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Why Americans now carry handguns in so many public places, from parks to college campuses. Is it making the country safer or more dangerous?
Add a commentThe etiquette gap: From Newt and Mitt to Facebook and texting
- Published on Saturday, 10 March 2012 09:52
- Written by Mary Beth McCauley, Christian Science Monitor
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Newt Gingrich calling Mitt Romney a liar, boorish friends texting at dinner, bad Facebook manners: The nation's etiquette gap – from a shove to a shooting – can breed more incivility. Add a comment
At 2012 Academy Awards, 'The Help' appeals across party lines
- Published on Sunday, 26 February 2012 20:20
- Written by By Gloria Goodale, Christian Science Monitor
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Sometimes Republicans and Democrats have different film tastes. Last year, it was "True Grit" vs. "The King's Speech." But this year, Americans across party lines are enjoying "The Help," the film about African-American maids during the civil rights era, a Christian Science Monitor/TIPP poll shows.
Add a commentIBD Poll: Americans See Recession, Tax Hikes In 2012
- Published on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 13:55
- Written by IBD Special Report
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As President Obama enters the final year of his first term in office, Americans appear to be deeply pessimistic, our year-end IBD/TIPP survey finds....
Add a commentOccupy Wall Street Won't Be Dems' Tea Party In 2012
- Published on Saturday, 12 November 2011 00:45
- Written by David Hogberg, Investor's Business Daily
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Many Democrats hope to reap a ballot box benefit in 2012 from the Occupy Wall Street protests. But so far there is little sign that OWS will become an organized force for impacting elections.
Add a commentTea Party Vs. Occupy Wall St.: Who Wins? Neither
- Published on Tuesday, 08 November 2011 00:00
- Written by Sean Higgins, Investor's Business Daily
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Both the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements claim to speak for the disaffected public, but new data show the public doesn't think much of either one.
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