Federal Debt and Deficit

Deep Divisions over Debt Reduction Proposals

Medicare Voucher Plan Remains Unpopular

Plurality Views Ryan VP Choice Negatively

GOP Holds Early Turnout Edge, But Little Enthusiasm for Romney

Obama Better Liked, Romney Ahead on Economy

Section 4: Views of the National Economy

Debt and Deficit: A Public Opinion Dilemma

By Andrew Kohut, President, Pew Research Center

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

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

Jobs vs. Deficit — Where the Public Stands

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

Leaders’ Images Tarnished

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'

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

Public Now Divided on Debt Limit Debate

Default Concerns Rise among Independents

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

Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

Section 7: The Budget Deficit, Taxes, Spending and Entitlements

Deficit: More Concern, Less Optimism