From Holden:
The latest NYTimes poll. Stupid Americans.
Country’s direction
Right Track 40%
Wrong Track 54%
Bush’s handling of foreign policy
Approve 44%
Disapprove 48%
Bush’s handling of the economy
Approve 42%
Disapprove 51%
Bush’s handling of Iraq
Approve 40%
Disapprove 55%
Is the economy getting better, worse, or staying the same?
Better 26%
Worse 29%
Same 44%
Do you have confidence in George W. Bush’s ability to deal wisely with a difficult international crisis or are you uneasy about his approach?
Confident 47%
Uneasy 51%
Do you have confidence in George W. Bush’s ability to make the right decisions about the nation’s economy, or are you uneasy about his approach?
Confident 46%
Uneasy 52%
Do you think George W. Bush is likely or not likely to make sure Social Security benefits are there for people like you?
Likely 38%
Not Likely 51%
Do you think large corporations have too much influence, too little influence, or the right amount of influence in the Bush Administration?
Too Much 66%
Too Little 4%
Right Amount 19%
Should Bush’s tax cuts expire?
Yes 45%
No 41%
What should be the higher priority?
Cutting Taxes 28%
Reducing the Deficit 67%
Do you favor a flat tax?
Yes 26%
No 34%
Don’t Know 37%
Who would benefit the most from a flat tax?
The Rich 54%
The Poor 6%
The Middle Class 26%
Party Favorability
Republican
Favorable 49%
Unfavorable 46%
Party Favorability
Democratic
Favorable 54%
Unfavorable 39%
Should we have invaded Iraq?
Yes 46%
No 48%
Is the War on Iraq part of the War on Terra?
Major Part 34%
Minor Part 9%
No Way 51%