Ahead of the midterm elections, Pew has published some new research figures found here:
Pew Research
Some of the highlights I find interesting:
- Having voted for bank bailouts is the thing most likely to turn voters against a candidate. That is followed closely by having the support of Sarah Palin. Support of the healthcare bill and bringing home earmarks are the two things most likely to increase support for a candidate.
- The support of Obama or the Tea Party are equally likely to make voters say they wouldn't vote for a candidate. The support of Palin is the endorsement most likely to make a voter say they wouldn't vote for a candidate.
- Health care legislation isn't as unpopular as the bank bailouts. Spending, at least within congressional districts, still seems to be popular.
- Since last August the public perception, both Dem, Rep and Ind, has increasingly viewed an increase in partisan bickering.
- Both parties leaders are at their lowest approval rating since Obama took office.
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