Andrew Kohut
Andrew Kohut
Andrew Kohutwas an American pollster and nonpartisan news commentator about public affairs topics...
appear breakout close compelled election four people
There's nothing that suggests this is a breakout election, ... People know it's a close race, but that doesn't appear to have compelled them any more than the walkover election four years ago.
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People with the most exposure to immigrants have fewer problems with them as a group.
certainly immigrants problem respect
It's not all one way with respect to the problem of immigration, and certainly with respect to immigrants themselves.
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This is an issue that he has to contend with ... restoring confidence that people can take his word for things.
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Bush is seen as a good protector for the country. The more the perceived missteps, the greater the chances for further declines in support.
chin fortunes improve might next party
Politically he has to improve his fortunes or his party might well take it on the chin come next November.
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Americans are depressed, angry and very worried about the economic consequences of the disaster.
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The threat from Iran has really penetrated, with two of three saying Iran's nuclear program represents a major threat. Among people who have been following news about the issue, there's even greater concern.
civil liberties protection public question takes
This important question of the trade-off of civil liberties and protection is one the public takes very seriously,
engaged people positive surprised
We see people engaged about Washington, and not in a positive way. I was surprised by these numbers.
people saying troops
We have more people saying we have to get our troops out now and more people saying what they hadn't been saying, which is we may not succeed.
among core ratings
Uncharacteristically, the president's ratings have slipped most among his core constituents Republicans and conservatives,
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This probably has to do with the aging of the population and more people confronting these situations. The poll found that people who have participated in decisions about end-of-life or had loved ones with illnesses in the last five years are much more likely to have thought about end-of-life treatments or to have living wills.
appear bush critics hearing help improve iraq president served touch war
What will help President Bush on the war in Iraq is for things to improve on the ground. But barring that, I think he's probably well served to appear to be hearing about the critics and not appear to be out of touch and in a bubble.