Federal Debt and Deficit

The Deficit Debate – Where the Public Stands

Budget Negotiations in a Word – “Ridiculous”

All Sides Blamed After Close Call on Government Shutdown

Economic Views Sag, Obama Rating Slips

Pocketbook Concerns: Prices Matter More than Jobs

Section 1: Views of Obama

Republicans Are Losing Ground on the Deficit, But Obama’s Not Gaining

Rising Prices Close in on Jobs as Top Economic Worry

Fewer Want Spending to Grow, But Most Cuts Remain Unpopular

Changing Views of Federal Spending

Section 3: The Deficit and Government Spending

Economy Dominates Public's Agenda, Dims Hopes for the Future

Less Optimism about America's Long-Term Prospects

Section 1: Public’s Policy Priorities

Deficit Solutions Meet With Public Skepticism

Consensus in Principle, Resistance in Practice

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

Deficit Concerns Rise, But Solutions Are Elusive

GOP's Lead on Handling Deficit Mirrors '94

Public’s Priorities for 2010: Economy, Jobs, Terrorism

Energy Concerns Fall, Deficit Concerns Rise

Obama's Ratings Slide Across the Board

The Economy, Health Care Reform and Gates Grease the Skids

Section 3: Priority Remains on Spending, Not Deficit

Pollwatch: Comparing the Polls on Spending and the Deficit

Obama's Approval Rating Slips Amid Division Over Economic Proposals

GOP Congressional Leaders' Ratings Hit New Low - 28%

Section 2: The Policy Agenda

Economy, Jobs Trump All Other Policy Priorities In 2009

Environment, Immigration, Health Care Slip Down the List

Do Deficits Matter Anymore? Apparently Not to the Public

by Carroll Doherty

Economy Now Seen Through Partisan Prism

Emerging Priorities for '06 Energy, Crime and Environment

Katrina Relief Effort Raises Concern Over Excessive Spending, Waste

Growing Number Sees U.S. Divided Between 'Haves' and 'Have-Nots'

Beyond Red vs. Blue

Republicans Divided About Role of Government - Democrats by Social and Personal Values

Part 6: Issues and Shifting Coalitions

Democratic Primary Campaign Impresses Voters

Bush Personal Image Tumbles

Additional Findings

Economy and Anti-Terrorism Top Public's Policy Agenda

Dean Seen as More Liberal than Other Leading Candidates

Additional Findings and Analyses