Political Compromise

Low Marks for the 2012 Election

Voters Pessimistic About Partisan Cooperation

Low Marks for the 2012 Election

Voters Pessimistic About Partisan Cooperation

Section 2: Expectations for Washington, Obama’s Post-Election Image

Partisan Polarization Surges in Bush, Obama Years

Trends in American Values: 1987-2012

Section 4: Values About Government and the Social Safety Net

Obama: Weak Job Ratings, But Positive Personal Image

Michelle Obama's Popularity Undiminished

Section 2: Views of Congress

Obama Job Approval Improves, GOP Contest Remains Fluid

Continued Lackluster Ratings for Republican Field

Section 3: The Deficit and the Super Committee

Public Wants a Debt Ceiling Compromise, Expects a Deal Before Deadline

GOP Widely Viewed as 'More Extreme in Its Positions'

Section 1: Views of Obama, Congress and the Political Parties

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'

Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

Section 5: Views of Government, Constitution, American Exceptionalism

Public Would Blame Both Sides if Government Shuts Down

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

Fewer Are Angry at Government, But Discontent Remains High

Republicans, Tea Party Supporters More Mellow

Fewer Are Angry at Government, But Discontent Remains High

Republicans, Tea Party Supporters More Mellow

Section 2: Views of Political Leaders and Compromise

Mixed Reactions to Republican Midterm Win

Public Less Happy Than After 2006 and 1994 Elections

Section 2: Views of the Parties, Prospects for Compromise

Many Say Ending Tax Cuts for Wealthy Would Hurt Economy

Seniors are Strongest Advocates for Change in 2010

Gloomy Americans Bash Congress, Are Divided on Obama

Health Care Reform - Can't Live With It, or Without It

Section 2: Views of Congress

Midterm Election Challenges for Both Parties

Obama's Ratings Are Flat, Wall Street's Are Abysmal

Section 3: Views of the Parties

Mixed Views of Economic Policies and Health Care Reform Persist

Support for Health Care Principles, Opposition to Package

Section 2: Opinions of Health Care Proposals

Broad Support for Political Compromise in Washington

But Many Are Hesitant to Yield on Contentious Issues

Americans Only a Little Better Off, But Much Less Anxious

What Budget Agreement?

Other Important Findings and Analyses