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NBC-WSJ September 5-8, 2013 poll (full release) – PDF Format
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A Reversal on Chemical Weapons in Syria
The situation in Syria signals an increasingly adverse sentiment among the American public to any government policy which would involve U.S. engagement – through airstrikes or otherwise. According to an August 29th NBC/WSJ poll, 44{09f965da52dc6ab4c1643a77bd40d1f729d807040cd8db540234bb981a782222} of Americans opposed airstrikes against Syria to disrupt their chemical weapon capabilities. A week later, the percentage of Americans opposing […]
read moreFinding common ground, but only in dissatisfaction.
Who says the American electorate can’t find common ground? In the latest NBC/WSJ poll*, we see it across several measures. Indeed, when it comes to the topic of Congress, there is a good deal in common across both the partisan divide and congressional districts. Let’s start with the public’s assessment of Congress overall. This month, […]
read moreLimited Public Interest in Egyptian Political Conflict
In January 2011, the enduring effects of the Arab Spring sparked an uprising in Egypt as millions of protesters participated in demonstrations, clashes, and strikes to demand the end of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s regime. Though the largely peaceful protests were met with some violence, the ousting of Mubarak ultimately led to a democratic transition […]
read moreAmerican Voters See Improved Border Security as a Key Component of Meaningful Immigration Reform
After months of media speculation, numerous behind the scenes meetings of Washington’s power brokers, and a long drafting process by the “Gang of Eight,” the United States Senate finally voted on June 27th to approve a major immigration reform bill. Speaker of the House John Boehner has already announced that the measure passed by the […]
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