Washington: ‘Let’s Cut Spending!’ The Public: ‘Let’s Raise Taxes!’ Washington: ‘Let’s Cut Spending!’ The Public: ‘Let’s Raise Taxes!’
Despite the obsession with spending cuts in Washington, DC, large majorities of Americans support tax increases to reduce the deficit.
Jun 10, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
Ignore the Pollsters and Champion the Progressives Ignore the Pollsters and Champion the Progressives
It would be a mistake for President Obama to lurch toward the center in an attempt to regain his electoral footing.
Oct 6, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why 62 Million Bleeding Heart Liberals Back Health Care Reform Why 62 Million Bleeding Heart Liberals Back Health Care Reform
A remarkable new survey asks Americans to explain their health care position in their own words, and the visuals are revealing.
Mar 16, 2010 / Ari Melber
Will the Progressive Majority Emerge? Will the Progressive Majority Emerge?
New polling data shows that the majority of Americans are leaning liberal. How long will it take politicians and the media to get that?
Jun 21, 2007 / Feature / Rick Perlstein
For Whom the Poll Tolls For Whom the Poll Tolls
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Jul 17, 2003 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Why the Polls Were Wrong Why the Polls Were Wrong
Some debatable assumptions underlie their use by the press.
Dec 14, 2000 / Anna Greenberg
Stupefied Democracy Stupefied Democracy
This election may jolt Americans out of a passive acceptance of civil mythologies.
Nov 16, 2000 / Feature / William Greider
The Butterfly Election The Butterfly Election
On Tuesday, November 14, exactly one week after Election Day (and with no President yet in sight), a notable though little-noted disclosure was made to the public. I do not mean ...
Nov 16, 2000 / Jonathan Schell