Andrew Kohut
Andrew Kohut
Andrew Kohutwas an American pollster and nonpartisan news commentator about public affairs topics...
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It's not all one way with respect to the problem of immigration, and certainly with respect to immigrants themselves.
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We see people engaged about Washington, and not in a positive way. I was surprised by these numbers.
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Uncharacteristically, the president's ratings have slipped most among his core constituents Republicans and conservatives,
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Attacking Roberts as unlikely to defend the personal freedoms you are concerned about would have more resonance with many voters.
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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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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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This important question of the trade-off of civil liberties and protection is one the public takes very seriously,
divided public
So the public is really very divided on this issue. The ambivalence is remarkable.
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Attitudes are a little more complicated than thumbs up or thumbs down. Americans do care about Iraq, but it doesn't have the personal impact that the war in Vietnam had. Secondly, this is a more patriotic time. Even though the public is disillusioned with the war in Iraq, it tends to support the concept of preemptive war at a time when most people feel we're at risk.
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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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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.
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One-third of the national sample said all illegal aliens should be sent home now; one-third say they support guest-worker status accorded to some form and some period of time, and one-third said let them all stay.
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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.
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People with the most exposure to immigrants have fewer problems with them as a group.