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2010 Congressional Connection

The Pew Research/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll, sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), was a weekly survey conducted in 2010 with a special focus on the themes and issues directly related to Congress. These polls complemented the Pew Research Center’s ongoing comprehensive surveys on politics, the press, the economy and international affairs.

10.25.10

Midterm Snapshot: Enthusiasm for Obama Reelection Bid Greater Than for Reagan in 1982

10.06.10

Possible Negatives for Candidates: Vote for Bank Bailout, Palin Support

09.27.10

Obama Viewed as Doing Better than GOP Leaders in Explaining Vision

09.20.10

Many Say Ending Tax Cuts for Wealthy Would Hurt Economy

09.13.10

Mixed Views of GOP Proposals on Entitlements

08.02.10

Earmarks Could Help Candidates in Midterms; Palin and Tea Party Connections Could Hurt

07.26.10

Obama’s Policies Seen as Better than Bush’s for Improving the Economy

07.19.10

Gov’t Economic Policies Seen as Boon for Banks and Big Business, Not Middle Class or Poor

07.12.10

Public’s Wish List for Congress – Jobs and Deficit Reduction

06.28.10

Public Rejects Variety Of Options For Fixing State Budgets

06.21.10

Public Uncertain About How to Improve Job Situation

06.14.10

Public Remains of Two Minds on Energy Policy

06.07.10

Doubts About Obama’s Economic Policies Rise

05.24.10

Willingness to Compromise a Plus in Midterms

05.18.10

Public’s Priorities, Financial Regs

Congress's Job Rating - 13%