Federal Budget

Public Sees Budget Negotiations as “Ridiculous”, “Disgusting”, “Stupid”

Leaders’ Images Tarnished

Obama Draws More Confidence than Boehner, McConnell or Cantor on Debt Ceiling

Public Split Evenly on Urgency of Debt Limit Debate

The Debt Ceiling Showdown – Where the Public Stands

More Say GOP Would Be Mainly Responsible If No Increase In Debt Limit

The Deficit Debate – Where the Public Stands

Budget Negotiations in a Word – “Ridiculous”

All Sides Blamed After Close Call on Government Shutdown

Public Would Blame Both Sides if Government Shuts Down

Tea Party Reps Say Stand on Principle Even If It Means a Shutdown

More Side with Wisconsin Unions than Governor

Obama, GOP Leaders Would Share Blame in Gov't Shutdown

More Rancorous, But Not “Do Nothing”

The View of Congress

Spending Favored Over Tax Cuts or Debt Reduction

Education, Crime, Social Security Top National Priorities

Other Important Findings and Analyses

Spending Favored Over Tax Cuts or Debt Reduction

Education, Crime, Social Security Top National Priorities

When Washington Works, Incumbents Prosper

Now Fix Education and Social Security

Other Important Findings and Analyses

Public Divided on Medicare Reforms

90% Doubt Tax Cut

Americans Only a Little Better Off, But Much Less Anxious

What Budget Agreement?

Other Important Findings and Analyses

Widespread Pessimism about Balanced Budget

Bipartisanship, Yes... Compromise, Maybe

Clinton Ratings Hold: Balanced Budget A Public Priority, But Few See Personal Payoff