Federal Debt and Deficit
Public Priorities: Deficit Rising, Terrorism Slipping
Tough Stance on Iran Endorsed
Section 1: The Public’s Policy Priorities
Frustration with Congress Could Hurt Republican Incumbents
GOP Base Critical of Party's Washington Leadership
Frustration with Congress Could Hurt Republican Incumbents
GOP Base Critical of Party's Washington Leadership
Section 3: Views of National Economy, Major Economic Threats
Deficit ‘Super Committee’ Draws Little Attention
Penn State Scandal Again Tops Public's News Interest
Obama Job Approval Improves, GOP Contest Remains Fluid
Continued Lackluster Ratings for Republican Field
Obama Job Approval Improves, GOP Contest Remains Fluid
Continued Lackluster Ratings for Republican Field
Section 3: The Deficit and the Super Committee
Obama Draws More Confidence than GOP Leaders on Deficit
Most Support Raising Taxes on High Incomes to Reduce Deficit
Attention to Debt Debate Grew Steadily in July
20% of Tea Party Republicans Contacted Lawmakers
Public Sees Budget Negotiations as “Ridiculous”, “Disgusting”, “Stupid”
Leaders’ Images Tarnished
Debt Stalemate Top Story, But No Surge in Public Interest
Many Say Illegal Tactics by U.K. Media Likely Also Used Here
Public Wants a Debt Ceiling Compromise, Expects a Deal Before Deadline
GOP Widely Viewed as 'More Extreme in Its Positions'
Section 2: The Debt and Deficit Debate
Public Wants a Debt Ceiling Compromise, Expects a Deal Before Deadline
GOP Widely Viewed as 'More Extreme in Its Positions'
Public Wants Changes in Entitlements, Not Changes in Benefits
GOP Divided Over Benefit Reductions
Section 2: Entitlements vs. Deficit Reduction
More Blame Wars than Domestic Spending or Tax Cuts for Nation’s Debt
Jobs Are Top Economic Worry, Deficit Concerns Rise
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