Presidency
IBD Poll: Obama Approval Up As Democrats Rejoin Fold
- Published on Monday, 06 February 2012 20:00
- Written by Sean Higgins, Investor's Business Daily
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President Obama is recovering from the polling lows he suffered last year — mostly because he has won back the Democrats who were down on him then.
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The Voter Intensity Gap Doesn't Favor Obama
- Published on Friday, 27 January 2012 20:00
- Written by Raghavan Mayur
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Newt Gingrich said a mouthful in December when he described this year's presidential contest as "the most important election since 1860." As it turns out, a significant majority of Americans agree with him.
Add a commentNewt Gingrich's Infidelities Not Hurting Him In South Carolina
- Published on Saturday, 21 January 2012 20:00
- Written by Brad Knickerbocker, Staff writer
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One major issue that might have slowed Newt Gingrich's momentum in South Carolina – his history of marital infidelities, most recently highlighted in interviews with his second wife – appears not to be doing so. Add a comment
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Independents Sour On Obama Despite Better Economy
- Published on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 15:44
- Written by David Hogberg, Investor's Business Daily
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Americans are feeling better about the economy, but they aren't giving President Obama credit as he seeks re-election, according to the latest IBD/TIPP survey. Add a comment
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Republicans See Gingrich As Man With The Plan
- Published on Monday, 12 December 2011 20:00
- Written by Sean Higgins, Investor's Business Daily
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Seventeen years after he shocked Washington by ending the Democrats' lock on the House, Newt Gingrich is poised for yet another improbable victory by taking the GOP presidential nomination. Add a comment
Does Obama deserve second term? One year out, half say no.
- Published on Tuesday, 08 November 2011 00:00
- Written by Jennifer Skalka Tulumello
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Half of Americans say Obama does not deserve to be reelected, versus 40 percent who say he does, finds a new Monitor/TIPP poll. Independents, in particular, have lost faith. But attitudes can change a lot in a year, as history shows.
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Obama finishes work at 4pm... but he could be saying bye for good as only 41% want him to have a second term
- Published on Tuesday, 25 October 2011 07:53
- Written by John Stevens, Daily Mail
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It seems like it would be one of the hardest jobs in the country right now, especially as a poll published today reveals that only 41 per cent of people want him to have a second term.
No More Years
- Published on Tuesday, 25 October 2011 07:46
- Written by PETE DU PONT, WSJ.com
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Obama looks increasingly likely to lose. What then?
Just two years ago it seemed highly unlikely that Barack Obama would turn out to be a one-term president. But looking at voters' frustrations with our continuing economic problems and the growth of federal government intrusiveness during Mr. Obama's first term, more and more commentators are saying this may actually come to pass.
Add a commentIndependents Oppose Obama's Re-Election, 54%-36%
- Published on Tuesday, 11 October 2011 00:00
- Written by Sean Higgins, Investor's Business Daily
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President Obama's re-election hopes are waning as the latest IBD/TIPP poll shows a majority favor a change in the Oval Office.
Mixing Politics And Religion
- Published on Saturday, 08 October 2011 21:47
- Written by IBD
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A majority of Americans (53%) believe it is appropriate for presidential candidates to talk about their religionand nearly half support candidates describing the impact of religion on their policy positions. While Democrats and liberals don't support the view, conservatives and Republicans do. Independents have mixed feelings.
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A President Who's Well-Liked Falls Well Short On Execution
- Published on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 00:23
- Written by Raghavan Mayur in Investor's Business Daily
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- Category: Presidency
President Obama faces head winds from independents, an important voting bloc for re-election in 2012. Many of them think well of him personally, but they are disenchanted. They don't like his policies, and they see him as inexperienced.
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IBD/TIPP Poll: 50% Want 'Someone New' As President
- Published on Tuesday, 13 September 2011 00:00
- Written by Sean Higgins, Investor's Business Daily
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While President Obama tries to sell his latest jobs package, half of Americans believe that a better solution would be another president, according to the latest IBD/TIPP poll released Monday.
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Obama Hits New Low Amid Debt, Job Woes
- Published on Tuesday, 12 July 2011 00:00
- Written by Sean Higgins, Investor's Business Daily
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In Monday's press conference, President Obama said he is willing to take "significant heat from my party" to get a budget deal with Republicans.
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Number of 'birthers' is declining, recent polls show
- Published on Friday, 13 May 2011 23:17
- Written by Brad Knickerbocker, Christian Science Monitor
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- Category: Presidency
The number of Americans who doubt that Obama was born in the US is declining, tracking the rise in his approval rating, recent polls show. Still, the number of 'birthers' is significant.
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Obama's Man-cession
- Published on Friday, 13 May 2011 00:47
- Written by IBD Staff
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You would think a leader whose "gutsy" decision to take out the evil mastermind behind 9/11 would be getting high-fives all around — and from men in particular. But not according to the latest IBD/TIPP Poll.
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Unemployment and the Obama Bounce
- Published on Saturday, 07 May 2011 01:21
- Written by Alana Goodman, Commentary
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- Category: Presidency
President Obama's overall approval ratings have spiked since the killing of Osama bin Laden, but approval of his handling of the economy has not. And the new unemployment numbers out today may be a problem for the president as he tries to hold onto his bounce in the polls.
Add a commentTime to hold Obama accountable in 2012
- Published on Saturday, 07 May 2011 01:16
- Written by Jedediah Bila, Daily Caller
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Significant Bump For Obama Or Just A Dead-Cat Bounce?
- Published on Friday, 06 May 2011 00:10
- Written by IBD Editorial
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IBD/TIPP Poll: Some polls show a nice bounce for President Obama after the death of Osama bin Laden. Others don't show much bounce at all. Put us in the latter camp.
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Obama Gets Failing Marks, Especially From Independents
- Published on Tuesday, 12 April 2011 00:00
- Written by SEAN HIGGINS, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY
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Five months after an election that he called a shellacking, President Obama has done little to improve his standing with independents. Economic uncertainty still weighs on them, and few see Obama doing much in that area.
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Liberal Media, President Vs. Center-Right Nation
- Published on Wednesday, 16 February 2011 00:40
- Written by Raghavan Mayur in Investor's Business Daily
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- Category: Presidency
Our nation continues to be ideologically center-right, and Americans are not buying the view advanced in the media that the president has ideologically moved toward the center. The center-right country also sees the news media in the same vein as the president — as liberal.
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