Public’s Dos and Don’ts on Handling the Fiscal Showdown ArticleDec 17, 2012 Public’s Dos and Don’ts on Handling the Fiscal Showdown The public has clear opinions on its priorities for the fiscal showdown and sequestration. Dec 17, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Supports Increased Spending in Key Areas ArticleDec 10, 2012 Public Supports Increased Spending in Key Areas Conservatives may be allergic to spending on the unemployed and our social needs but the public clearly is not. Dec 10, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
2 Things the Public Wants Policymakers to Remember ArticleDec 3, 2012 2 Things the Public Wants Policymakers to Remember Americans think it’s time to raise taxes on the rich, and they don’t want to raise the Medicare eligibility age. Dec 3, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Turns Against Repeal of Obamacare ArticleNov 19, 2012 Public Turns Against Repeal of Obamacare Americans want the Affordable Care Act to continue as law. Nov 19, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
What Do the Voters Want? ArticleNov 13, 2012 What Do the Voters Want? A recent post-election poll shows what American voters believe about our nation’s policy priorities and our road forward. Nov 13, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Rejects ‘You’re on Your Own’ Economics ArticleNov 5, 2012 Public Rejects ‘You’re on Your Own’ Economics Most Americans think government help for the poor is a good thing. Nov 5, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Supports Raising Taxes on the Rich, Opposes Repealing Obamacare ArticleOct 30, 2012 Public Supports Raising Taxes on the Rich, Opposes Repealing Obamacare Most Americans don’t support conservatives’ sacred causes of not raising taxes on the rich and doing away with the Affordable Care Act. Oct 30, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Wants to Give Legalization a Chance ArticleOct 15, 2012 Public Wants to Give Legalization a Chance Conservatives may be fixated on deporting unauthorized immigrants but the public clearly isn’t. Oct 15, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
The Public Blames Bush and Favoring the Wealthy for Our Economic Problems ArticleOct 9, 2012 The Public Blames Bush and Favoring the Wealthy for Our Economic Problems Americans don’t think that President Obama and overregulation of the free market are to blame for our economic troubles. Oct 9, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Just Say No to Voucherizing Medicare ArticleOct 1, 2012 Just Say No to Voucherizing Medicare The idea of transforming Medicare into a voucher program started out unpopular, and is just becoming less so. Oct 1, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Are We Past the Tipping Point on Support for Marriage Equality? ArticleSep 24, 2012 Are We Past the Tipping Point on Support for Marriage Equality? Majority support for marriage equality is now the norm among the American public. Sep 24, 2012
Stimulus Plan Not So Bad After All ArticleSep 17, 2012 Stimulus Plan Not So Bad After All Americans think the economic stimulus program was the right thing to do. Sep 17, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
2 Different Approaches to Deficit Reduction ArticleSep 10, 2012 2 Different Approaches to Deficit Reduction In order to reduce the deficit, conservatives want to slash Social Security and Medicare benefits and keep tax cuts for the rich. The public doesn’t like that plan. Sep 10, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Supports Infrastructure Spending to Create Jobs ArticleSep 4, 2012 Public Supports Infrastructure Spending to Create Jobs The public thinks spending on roads, bridges, and technology development will create jobs instead of cutting taxes, writes Ruy Teixeira. Sep 4, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Says Keep Medicare the Way It Is! ArticleAug 27, 2012 Public Says Keep Medicare the Way It Is! Recent polls show the public doesn’t want to turn Medicare into a fixed-amount voucher, writes Ruy Teixeira. Aug 27, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Have a Different Plan to Grow the Economy ArticleAug 13, 2012 Americans Have a Different Plan to Grow the Economy The public wants to invest in education and infrastructure, raise taxes on the wealthy, and maintain government services, writes Ruy Teixeira. Aug 13, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Still Backs Government Role in Health Care ArticleAug 6, 2012 Public Still Backs Government Role in Health Care The public continues to embrace strong government involvement in the health care system, writes Ruy Teixeira. Aug 6, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Sees Benefit in Raising Taxes on the Rich ArticleJul 30, 2012 Public Sees Benefit in Raising Taxes on the Rich The public is clearly open to seeing taxes rise on the affluent, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jul 30, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Says Keep or Expand Obamacare ArticleJul 9, 2012 Public Says Keep or Expand Obamacare New polls show a majority wants to keep the law intact or expand certain provisions, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jul 9, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Are Concerned About Outsourcing ArticleJul 2, 2012 Americans Are Concerned About Outsourcing Ruy Teixeira explains that the American public doesn’t share conservatives’ blasé attitude about outsourcing. Jul 2, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Supports Obama’s Mini-DREAM Announcement ArticleJun 25, 2012 Public Supports Obama’s Mini-DREAM Announcement Ruy Teixeira finds a highly favorable response to the president’s decision two weeks ago to stop deporting some undocumented immigrants. Jun 25, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Rich Drawing Away from the Poor and Middle Class ArticleJun 18, 2012 Rich Drawing Away from the Poor and Middle Class Americans believe economic inequality is getting worse, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 18, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public to Conservatives: Government Regulation Can Be Good! ArticleJun 11, 2012 Public to Conservatives: Government Regulation Can Be Good! The public and conservatives are in opposing camps on regulation according to a new Pew survey, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 11, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Don’t Repeal or Cut Funding for Obamacare ArticleJun 4, 2012 Don’t Repeal or Cut Funding for Obamacare The latest Kaiser Health Tracking poll shows the public wants to keep the Affordable Care Act as is or expand it instead of repealing it, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 4, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Support for Marriage Equality Hits New Highs ArticleMay 29, 2012 Support for Marriage Equality Hits New Highs Americans’ support for legalizing same-sex marriage has reached its highest level yet, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 29, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Millennials Want a More Equitable Society ArticleMay 21, 2012 Millennials Want a More Equitable Society College-age voters are tired of our economic system favoring the wealthy, and their views contrast sharply with conservative ideology, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 21, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Still Support Environmental Protection ArticleMay 14, 2012 Americans Still Support Environmental Protection The bad economy hasn’t turned the public off to protecting the environment, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 14, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Support for Marriage Equality Increases, Support for Abortion Rights Holds Steady ArticleMay 7, 2012 Support for Marriage Equality Increases, Support for Abortion Rights Holds Steady Conservatives are still trying to stir up the culture wars, writes Ruy Teixeira, but they’re not likely to find a receptive public. May 7, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
The Death of Public Support for Global Warming Action Is Greatly Exaggerated ArticleApr 30, 2012 The Death of Public Support for Global Warming Action Is Greatly Exaggerated The public absolutely wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and take other steps to combat climate change, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 30, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Wants the Government to Do More to Help the Economy ArticleApr 23, 2012 Public Wants the Government to Do More to Help the Economy The public has its own ideas for growing the economy that contrast sharply with conservative prescriptions, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 23, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Yes, Conservatives, Americans Do Care About Fairness ArticleApr 16, 2012 Yes, Conservatives, Americans Do Care About Fairness Americans want an even economic playing field, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 16, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Disagree with the Ryan Budget’s Priorities ArticleApr 9, 2012 Americans Disagree with the Ryan Budget’s Priorities The public says “no thanks” to the House Republican budget’s approach to growing the economy, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 9, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
What the Public Thinks of Obamacare, by Component ArticleApr 2, 2012 What the Public Thinks of Obamacare, by Component All the Affordable Care Act’s provisions besides the individual mandate score high with the public, observes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 2, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Health Care Reform, Two Years In ArticleMar 26, 2012 Health Care Reform, Two Years In The American public doesn’t share conservatives’ appetite for repeal of the Affordable Care Act, writes Ruy Teixeira. Mar 26, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
A Preview of Public Opinion on the New Ryan Budget ArticleMar 19, 2012 A Preview of Public Opinion on the New Ryan Budget Ruy Teixeira anticipates a less than favorable reaction to Rep. Paul Ryan’s federal budget based on the polls. Mar 19, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Americans and Israelis Urge Caution on Military Action Against Iran ArticleMar 12, 2012 Americans and Israelis Urge Caution on Military Action Against Iran Ruy Teixeira finds that a majority in both nations are wary of the saber rattling by conservatives in their own countries for a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Mar 12, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Says Stimulus, Auto Bailout Helped the Economy ArticleMar 5, 2012 Public Says Stimulus, Auto Bailout Helped the Economy The public thinks the economic stimulus plan and bailouts for General Motors and Chrysler worked, writes Ruy Teixeira. Mar 5, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Cut Military Spending, Tax the Rich ArticleFeb 27, 2012 Cut Military Spending, Tax the Rich A recent poll shows the public favors trimming the military budget and increasing taxes on the rich to help bring the federal budget into balance, writes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 27, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Supports Birth Control Provision ArticleFeb 21, 2012 Public Supports Birth Control Provision Ruy Teixeira finds strong public backing for the federal requirement that insurance plans cover the full cost of birth control for women. Feb 21, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Public Supports Obama’s Progressive Proposals ArticleFeb 13, 2012 Public Supports Obama’s Progressive Proposals The public approves of plans the president laid out in his State of the Union address to keep powerful institutions accountable and responsible, writes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 13, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Want to Extend the Payroll Tax Cut Now ArticleFeb 6, 2012 Americans Want to Extend the Payroll Tax Cut Now The public clearly wants the payroll tax cut extended to the end of the year, writes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 6, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
The Public Is Ready for Tax Reform ArticleJan 30, 2012 The Public Is Ready for Tax Reform Ruy Teixeira looks at a just-released poll showing that Americans think wealthy citizens should pay their fair share. Jan 30, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Believe Our Economic System Favors the Wealthy ArticleJan 23, 2012 Americans Believe Our Economic System Favors the Wealthy Conservatives need to pay closer attention to the opinions of most Americans who believe our economic system is unfair, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jan 23, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
Yes, the Rich Are Different. They Have Too Much Power ArticleJan 17, 2012 Yes, the Rich Are Different. They Have Too Much Power The public is well aware of the inequality in our society, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jan 17, 2012 Ruy Teixeira
A Reminder to Conservatives: Hands off Medicare and Social Security! ArticleDec 19, 2011 A Reminder to Conservatives: Hands off Medicare and Social Security! Conservatives remain oblivious to the public’s opposition to cutting important social programs. Ruy Teixeira offers some recent polls to help them get the message. Dec 19, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Earth to Conservatives: Don’t Raise Taxes on the Poor and Middle Class ArticleDec 12, 2011 Earth to Conservatives: Don’t Raise Taxes on the Poor and Middle Class Failing to extend the payroll tax cut would be a grave mistake on conservatives’ part, writes Ruy Teixeira. Dec 12, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
The American Public Still Backs Health Reform ArticleDec 5, 2011 The American Public Still Backs Health Reform Ruy Teixeira explains why conservatives’ obsessive drive to dismantle the Affordable Care Act is unlikely to generate high levels of public support. Dec 5, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Millennials: Still Progressive After All These Years ArticleNov 21, 2011 Millennials: Still Progressive After All These Years Ruy Teixeira shows that the economic doldrums of the last few years haven’t affected the youth generation’s progressive bent. Nov 21, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Favor Action on Inequality ArticleNov 14, 2011 Americans Favor Action on Inequality Pollsters are finding large majorities of the public support correcting disparities in our society, writes Ruy Teixeira. Nov 14, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
The Public’s Priorities for Government ArticleNov 7, 2011 The Public’s Priorities for Government The public is unwavering in its support for helping the 99 percent instead of the wealthy, notes Ruy Teixeira. Nov 7, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Calls for Fair Economy ArticleOct 31, 2011 Public Calls for Fair Economy Ruy Teixeira finds the Occupy movement’s charges of economic inequality are shared by many Americans. Oct 31, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Warms to Occupy Wall Street Protesters ArticleOct 17, 2011 Public Warms to Occupy Wall Street Protesters Ruy Teixeira finds the public in agreement with the movement in recent polling. Oct 17, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Tax the Rich, Pass the Jobs Bill ArticleOct 11, 2011 Tax the Rich, Pass the Jobs Bill Ruy Teixeira finds strong public backing for the president’s jobs plan—particularly taxing millionaires to pay for it. Oct 11, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Support Immigration ArticleOct 3, 2011 Americans Support Immigration Polls show that Americans believe immigration strengthens our society and support creating a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the country, writes Ruy Teixeira. Oct 3, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Strong Public Support for Action on Jobs ArticleSep 26, 2011 Strong Public Support for Action on Jobs The public is hungry for the ideas the president is calling for in his American Jobs Act, says Ruy Teixeira. Sep 26, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Lessons of 9/11 ArticleSep 19, 2011 Lessons of 9/11 The public shows a different approach to fighting terrorism than conservatives 10 years after that fateful day, writes Ruy Teixeira. Sep 19, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Ready for American Jobs Act ArticleSep 12, 2011 Public Ready for American Jobs Act The public supported the ideas in President Obama’s jobs proposal before his speech last Thursday, writes Ruy Teixeira. Sep 12, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Focus on Jobs, Don’t Mess with Medicare and Social Security ArticleSep 6, 2011 Focus on Jobs, Don’t Mess with Medicare and Social Security Ruy Teixeira parses recent public opinion polls to discern America’s mood about jobs versus cuts to government safety net programs. Sep 6, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Shows No Love for Tea Party, Bush ArticleAug 29, 2011 Public Shows No Love for Tea Party, Bush The public still thinks President Bush deserves most of the blame for our current economic problems, and its view of the Tea Party is dropping, writes Ruy Teixeira. Aug 29, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
“Yes” for Public School Choice, “No” for Vouchers ArticleAug 22, 2011 “Yes” for Public School Choice, “No” for Vouchers The public wishes conservatives would give up their futile pursuit to give parents public money to send their kids to private schools, writes Ruy Teixeira. Aug 22, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Unfinished Business After the Debt Deal ArticleAug 8, 2011 Unfinished Business After the Debt Deal The public’s priorities are jobs, not cutting spending, and they want higher taxes on the wealthy to help lower the deficit, says Ruy Teixeira. Aug 8, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Leave Medicare Out of It ArticleAug 1, 2011 Leave Medicare Out of It New polls show the public doesn’t want Medicare cuts to even be considered in deficit reduction discussions, says Ruy Teixeira. Aug 1, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Who’s on Whose Side? ArticleJul 25, 2011 Who’s on Whose Side? The public is starting to think conservatives’ unwillingness to compromise on the debt ceiling is an expression of their loyalty to corporations and the rich, says Ruy Teixeira. Jul 25, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Hey Policymakers, Don’t Forget about Jobs! ArticleJul 18, 2011 Hey Policymakers, Don’t Forget about Jobs! The public cares more about jobs than the political haggling over the debt limit, says Ruy Teixeira. Jul 18, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Hands Off Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid! ArticleJul 11, 2011 Hands Off Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid! The public is more concerned with maintaining Medicare and Social Security benefits than reducing the deficit as soon as possible, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jul 11, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Calls for Action on Housing ArticleJul 5, 2011 Public Calls for Action on Housing The battered housing market is off Congress’s radar, but the public wants lawmakers to pay more attention, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jul 5, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Marriage Equality: Have We Reached the Tipping Point? ArticleJun 20, 2011 Marriage Equality: Have We Reached the Tipping Point? We have reached a tipping point on support for full marital rights for same-sex couples, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 20, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
The Public on How to Do (and Not Do) Deficit Reduction ArticleJun 13, 2011 The Public on How to Do (and Not Do) Deficit Reduction Conservatives and the public have very different ideas for reducing the country’s budget deficits, observes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 13, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
What Part of “No” Don’t Conservatives Understand? ArticleJun 6, 2011 What Part of “No” Don’t Conservatives Understand? Conservatives continue to push a plan to radically change Medicare despite poll after poll showing strong public opposition, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 6, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Don’t End Medicaid as We Know It, Either ArticleMay 31, 2011 Don’t End Medicaid as We Know It, Either The public rejects Rep. Ryan’s proposals to radically change Medicaid as well as Medicare, says Ruy Teixeira. May 31, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Ohio Voters Support Repealing New Law Limiting Collective Bargaining ArticleMay 23, 2011 Ohio Voters Support Repealing New Law Limiting Collective Bargaining Ohioans are opposed to new legislation restricting collective bargaining for public employees and want it repealed, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 23, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public to Conservatives: Hands off Entitlements, Tax the Rich ArticleMay 16, 2011 Public to Conservatives: Hands off Entitlements, Tax the Rich The public clearly supports taxing the rich to pay for deficit reduction as opposed to cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 16, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
The Public’s Support for Alternative Energy and a Path to Citizenship Transcends Political Barriers ArticleMay 9, 2011 The Public’s Support for Alternative Energy and a Path to Citizenship Transcends Political Barriers A just-released Pew Research Center study shows strong support across the political spectrum for energy alternatives and offering a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 9, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
The Public’s Top Priority Is Still Jobs ArticleMay 2, 2011 The Public’s Top Priority Is Still Jobs The public puts jobs ahead of the deficit on their list of concerns, says Ruy Teixeira. May 2, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Is Strongly Against Cutting Medicare ArticleApr 25, 2011 Public Is Strongly Against Cutting Medicare Just-released polls show the public staunchly opposes radical conservative changes to Medicare in the House budget bill, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 25, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Conservatives Double Down on Unpopular Policies ArticleApr 18, 2011 Conservatives Double Down on Unpopular Policies Conservatives’ extreme budget plans will likely provoke negative reactions from the public, says Ruy Teixeira. Apr 18, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Priorities on Health Care and Spending ArticleApr 4, 2011 Public Priorities on Health Care and Spending The public prefers to keep health reform and boost domestic spending in key areas, observes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 4, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Gay Marriage ArticleMar 28, 2011 Public Backs Gay Marriage The public shows increasing support for allowing same-sex couples to get married, writes Ruy Teixeira. Mar 28, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public to Conservatives: We Don’t Like Your Plan ArticleMar 21, 2011 Public to Conservatives: We Don’t Like Your Plan A just-released poll shows the public is not happy with conservatives’ deficit-reduction strategy, says Ruy Teixeira. Mar 21, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Don’t Shut Down the Government, the Public Says ArticleMar 14, 2011 Don’t Shut Down the Government, the Public Says Ruy Teixeira examines a new Bloomberg poll showing the public opposed to cuts in many programs and shutting down the government. Mar 14, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public to Scott Walker: Don’t Take Away Collective Bargaining Rights! ArticleMar 7, 2011 Public to Scott Walker: Don’t Take Away Collective Bargaining Rights! The public is clear on keeping state workers’ collective bargaining rights, says Ruy Teixeira. Mar 7, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Collective Bargaining Rights for State Workers ArticleFeb 28, 2011 Public Backs Collective Bargaining Rights for State Workers The public understands that stripping collective bargaining rights for workers has nothing to do with reducing state deficits, writes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 28, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Infrastructure Investment ArticleFeb 22, 2011 Public Backs Infrastructure Investment The public supports policies to upgrade our nation’s infrastructure, writes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 22, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Balks at Spending Cuts ArticleFeb 14, 2011 Public Balks at Spending Cuts Conservatives and the public are not on the same page when it comes to spending cuts, observes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 14, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
So You Want to Cut the Budget ArticleFeb 7, 2011 So You Want to Cut the Budget Conservatives and the public differ on which programs should be axed in the budget, writes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 7, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
The State of the Union and America’s Priorities ArticleJan 31, 2011 The State of the Union and America’s Priorities A State of the Union experiment by Democracy Corps shows that the public’s priorities are in line with the president’s even among nonpartisan voters, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jan 31, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Public Says Not So Fast on Repeal ArticleJan 24, 2011 Public Says Not So Fast on Repeal The House acted quickly to repeal health reform, but the public isn’t totally on board, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jan 24, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
The Public’s View of Obama ArticleJan 18, 2011 The Public’s View of Obama A new Pew poll shows that the public holds positive beliefs about the president and his policies, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jan 18, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Not All Tax Cuts Are Created Equal in the Tax Cut Deal ArticleJan 10, 2011 Not All Tax Cuts Are Created Equal in the Tax Cut Deal The public doesn’t support every measure that was passed in December’s tax cut deal, says Ruy Teixeira. Tax cuts favoring wealthy Americans are particularly unpopular. Jan 10, 2011 Ruy Teixeira
Obama Still More Trusted to Solve the Nation’s Problems and Help the Middle Class ArticleDec 20, 2010 Obama Still More Trusted to Solve the Nation’s Problems and Help the Middle Class A new poll shows the public believes President Obama can do a better job with our country’s problems than Republicans in Congress, writes Ruy Teixeira. Dec 20, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Public vs. Conservatives on the Issues ArticleDec 13, 2010 The Public vs. Conservatives on the Issues Conservatives are holding up important pieces of legislation that the public strongly supports, writes Ruy Teixeira. Dec 13, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Conservative Agenda: Tax Cuts for the Rich, Cuts for Social Security ArticleDec 6, 2010 The Conservative Agenda: Tax Cuts for the Rich, Cuts for Social Security Conservatives are more interested in sticking to their antitax, pro-rich ideology than listening to the American people. Dec 6, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Public on Deficit Mania, the Bush Tax Cuts, and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ArticleNov 22, 2010 The Public on Deficit Mania, the Bush Tax Cuts, and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” If conservatives want to represent “the will of the people” in the new Congress they should start by paying attention to the public’s views on key issues, says Ruy Teixeira. Nov 22, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Perils of Trying to Repeal Health Care Reform ArticleNov 15, 2010 The Perils of Trying to Repeal Health Care Reform Key reforms in the Affordable Care Act enjoy very broad public support and repealing them could spell trouble for conservatives, observes Ruy Teixeira. Nov 15, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
No Conservative Mandate ArticleNov 8, 2010 No Conservative Mandate Exit polls from the midterm elections show the public isn’t as supportive of conservative policies as conservatives would like to think, writes Ruy Teixeira. Nov 8, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Says, “No Thanks on That Repeal Thing” ArticleNov 1, 2010 Public Says, “No Thanks on That Repeal Thing” Don’t believe the conservative hype about this week’s election results being a mandate to repeal health care reform, writes Ruy Teixeira. Nov 1, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Millennials: Still a Progressive Generation ArticleOct 25, 2010 Millennials: Still a Progressive Generation Conservatives may win the next election, but they’re in danger of losing an entire generation, says Ruy Teixeira. Oct 25, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Public’s Lack of Enthusiasm for Cutting Government ArticleOct 18, 2010 The Public’s Lack of Enthusiasm for Cutting Government The public is dissatisfied with government performance, but that dissatisfaction doesn’t translate into government-cutting mania, explains Ruy Teixeira. Oct 18, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Where’s the Anger on Health Care Reform? ArticleOct 4, 2010 Where’s the Anger on Health Care Reform? The public isn’t rising up in opposition to the new health care law as conservatives expected, writes Ruy Teixeira. Oct 4, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
How Conservative Are Americans Becoming About Government? ArticleSep 27, 2010 How Conservative Are Americans Becoming About Government? Conservatives may say the country is taking a right turn, but polls show that government dissatisfaction does not reflect ideological conversion, writes Ruy Teixeira. Sep 27, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Tax Cuts for the Middle Class Are Good; Tax Cuts for the Rich Are Bad ArticleSep 20, 2010 Tax Cuts for the Middle Class Are Good; Tax Cuts for the Rich Are Bad The public sends a strong message to Congress in a new poll about the tax cut debate, observes Ruy Teixeira. Sep 20, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Who’s to Blame? ArticleSep 13, 2010 Who’s to Blame? The public hasn’t forgotten who’s the most responsible for our economic ills, writes Ruy Teixeira. Sep 13, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Public’s Verdict on Iraq ArticleSep 7, 2010 The Public’s Verdict on Iraq New polls show that Americans strongly support the end of combat operations in Iraq and believe the war was an overwhelming failure, writes Ruy Teixeira. Sep 7, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Let’s Hear It for Government Regulation! ArticleAug 30, 2010 Let’s Hear It for Government Regulation! The current sour public mood isn’t about wanting less regulation or embracing conservative views, writes Ruy Teixeira. It’s about the poor economy. Aug 30, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Tides Turn on Sacred Conservative Causes ArticleAug 2, 2010 Tides Turn on Sacred Conservative Causes New polls show that Americans are turning against the Bush tax cuts and in favor of health care reform, writes Ruy Teixeira. Aug 2, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Jobs vs. the Deficit ArticleJul 26, 2010 Jobs vs. the Deficit The latest polls show the public wants job creation over deficit reduction, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jul 26, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Congress’s Work Is Not Done ArticleJul 19, 2010 Congress’s Work Is Not Done The public will likely approve of Congress’s recent passage of financial reform, but they also want Congress to take action on unemployment, observes Ruy Teixeira. Jul 19, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Public vs. Deficit Hawks ArticleJul 12, 2010 The Public vs. Deficit Hawks Conservatives believe the public fully supports spending cuts to reduce the deficit, but new polls show they should question that belief, says Ruy Teixeira. Jul 12, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Warms to Health Care Reform Law ArticleJul 6, 2010 Public Warms to Health Care Reform Law Looks like the conservatives got it wrong on health care—American support for the law is a far cry from their predicted uprising against it, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jul 6, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Turns Against Offshore Drilling ArticleJun 28, 2010 Public Turns Against Offshore Drilling Public support for more offshore oil drilling is sinking while support for clean energy and efficiency remains very high, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 28, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public to BP: Pay Up, Clean Up ArticleJun 21, 2010 Public to BP: Pay Up, Clean Up The public wants BP to take responsibility for cleanup efforts and compensation for victims of the spill, observes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 21, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Public Believes Global Warming Is Happening and Is Ready for Action ArticleJun 14, 2010 The Public Believes Global Warming Is Happening and Is Ready for Action Ruy Teixeira reports that not only does a strong majority believe global warming is happening, the public is ready for policymakers to take action on limiting greenhouse gases. Jun 14, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the Arizona Law ArticleJun 7, 2010 Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the Arizona Law Ruy Teixeira reports that public support for immigration reform remains strong, even among those who support the Arizona law. Jun 7, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Strongly Backs Ending “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ArticleJun 1, 2010 Public Strongly Backs Ending “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Ruy Teixeira shows that crushing majorities of Americans support ending the ban on allowing openly gay men and women to serve in the military. Jun 1, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Still Wants Comprehensive Immigration Reform ArticleMay 24, 2010 Public Still Wants Comprehensive Immigration Reform The public’s support for comprehensive immigration reform is steadfast despite the commotion over Arizona’s new law, observes Ruy Teixeira. May 24, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Public and Wall Street ArticleMay 17, 2010 The Public and Wall Street The public worries that lawmakers might not be tough enough on Wall Street, says Ruy Teixeira. May 17, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Strongly Backs Financial Regulation ArticleMay 10, 2010 Public Strongly Backs Financial Regulation The public's backing of financial regulation legislation is solid, and that's stiffening progressive lawmakers’ resolve and weakening the conservative opposition, says Ruy Teixeira. May 10, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Information Is Health Care Reform’s Friend ArticleMay 3, 2010 Information Is Health Care Reform’s Friend Polls indicate that the public will likely support the new health care law more as they learn more about it, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 3, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Tea Party vs. The Public ArticleApr 26, 2010 The Tea Party vs. The Public The Tea Party movement is getting plenty of media attention, but that doesn’t mean it represents the general public’s views, says Ruy Teixeira. Apr 26, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Myth of the Tax Revolt ArticleApr 19, 2010 The Myth of the Tax Revolt Americans will never love paying taxes, but they do recognize that they have a great deal to do with fairness and supporting worthwhile programs, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 19, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Enough Is Enough! ArticleApr 12, 2010 Enough Is Enough! The public has little sympathy for banks, believing that they need to make amends for the financial crisis and help Americans out, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 12, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Financial System Reform ArticleApr 5, 2010 Public Backs Financial System Reform Financial reform is next up on Congress’s agenda, and the public is strongly in favor of moving forward in this area, reports Ruy Teixeira. Apr 5, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Positive Signs for Health Care Reform ArticleMar 29, 2010 Positive Signs for Health Care Reform A poll taken right after the House-passed health care reform shows public support for the bill’s passage, observes Ruy Teixeira. Mar 29, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Warms to Afghanistan Effort ArticleMar 22, 2010 Public Warms to Afghanistan Effort Ruy Teixeira cites new polls showing public support for Obama’s handling of Afghanistan. Mar 22, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Still Favors the Transition to Clean Energy ArticleMar 15, 2010 Public Still Favors the Transition to Clean Energy The public’s support for clean energy policies remains strong despite conservative attacks on global warming science, observes Ruy Teixeira. Mar 15, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Progressive Millennial Generation ArticleMar 8, 2010 The Progressive Millennial Generation Ruy Teixeira looks at a recent Pew report documenting the rise of the Millennial Generation—a very progressive group of voters. Mar 8, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Time for Comprehensive Health Care Reform ArticleMar 1, 2010 Time for Comprehensive Health Care Reform Polling data backs President Obama’s claim that many people would support his health care plan if they knew what was in it, writes Ruy Teixeira. Mar 1, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Says Tax the Rich, Regulate the Banks, and End the Filibuster ArticleFeb 22, 2010 Public Says Tax the Rich, Regulate the Banks, and End the Filibuster The public isn’t happy with the economy and the political process, but that doesn’t mean they’ve lost support for progressive policies, observes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 22, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Says It’s Time to Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell ArticleFeb 16, 2010 Public Says It’s Time to Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell A just-released poll shows strong public support for allowing gay men and women to serve openly in the military, writes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 16, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Regulation of Big Banks ArticleFeb 8, 2010 Public Backs Regulation of Big Banks Obama’s proposals for financial regulatory reform enjoy a great deal of public support, writes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 8, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Continues to Support Health Care Reform, but Needs Clarity on Congressional Bill ArticleFeb 1, 2010 Public Continues to Support Health Care Reform, but Needs Clarity on Congressional Bill Polls suggest Americans would support the health bills in Congress more if they were clearly explained, says Ruy Teixeira. Feb 1, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
How the Public Really Feels About Obama’s Performance ArticleJan 25, 2010 How the Public Really Feels About Obama’s Performance Take conservative interpretations of last Tuesday’s election results with a grain of salt, advises Ruy Teixeira. Jan 25, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Continues to Back Comprehensive Immigration Reform ArticleJan 19, 2010 Public Continues to Back Comprehensive Immigration Reform Polls show voters support immigration reform that focuses on more than punitive measures, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jan 19, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
The Weakness of Conservative Opposition to Health Care Reform ArticleJan 11, 2010 The Weakness of Conservative Opposition to Health Care Reform Conservatives continue to misread the public on health care, says Ruy Teixeira, and recent polls show strong support for key components of the reform bills. Jan 11, 2010
The Public’s Priorities: Jobs vs. the Deficit ArticleJan 4, 2010 The Public’s Priorities: Jobs vs. the Deficit The public is concerned about the federal deficit, but they still think government efforts to turn the economy around should have priority, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jan 4, 2010 Ruy Teixeira
Public Rejects Conservative Views on Global Warming ArticleDec 21, 2009 Public Rejects Conservative Views on Global Warming The public disagrees with conservative anti-global warming rhetoric, says Ruy Teixeira. Dec 21, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Says Go Green With or Without a Climate Agreement ArticleDec 14, 2009 Public Says Go Green With or Without a Climate Agreement Americans demonstrate strong support for combating climate change in recent polls, says Ruy Teixeira. Dec 14, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Supports Action on Climate Change ArticleDec 7, 2009 Public Supports Action on Climate Change As the Copenhagen summit on climate change begins the American public backs steps to deal with the issue, says Ruy Teixeira. Dec 7, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Investment in Prevention ArticleNov 23, 2009 Public Backs Investment in Prevention The public favors more investment in preventing diseases and other health problems, observes Ruy Teixeira. Nov 23, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Resisting Conservative Slanders on Health Care Reform ArticleNov 16, 2009 Public Resisting Conservative Slanders on Health Care Reform Ruy Teixeira shows the public isn’t listening to conservative misinformation about health care reform. Nov 16, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Abiding by International Law ArticleNov 9, 2009 Public Backs Abiding by International Law The public supports the Obama administration’s new attitude toward international law, observes Ruy Teixeira. Nov 9, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
The Blame Game: Conservatives vs. the Public ArticleNov 2, 2009 The Blame Game: Conservatives vs. the Public Conservatives want to blame Obama for our economic plight and difficulties with health care legislation but the public disagrees, observes Ruy Teixeira. Nov 2, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Supports Moving Forward on Climate Change ArticleOct 26, 2009 Public Supports Moving Forward on Climate Change A new poll from the Pew Research Center shows Americans are ready to deal with global warming, writes Ruy Teixeira. Oct 26, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Wants Action on Health Care, Backs Public Option ArticleOct 19, 2009 Public Wants Action on Health Care, Backs Public Option The public favors health reform and a public option as a health care reform bill clears the Senate Finance Committee, writes Ruy Teixeira. Oct 19, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Open to Additional Efforts to Improve Economy ArticleOct 13, 2009 Public Open to Additional Efforts to Improve Economy Polls show public support for specific spending measures to create jobs and help the economy, writes Ruy Teixeira. Oct 13, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Warms Up to Health Care Reform ArticleSep 28, 2009 Public Warms Up to Health Care Reform Public support for health reform is increasing according to the latest polls, explains Ruy Teixeira. Sep 28, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Views of Obama Remain Favorable ArticleSep 21, 2009 Public Views of Obama Remain Favorable Extreme conservative views on President Obama should not be confused with the views of the American people, writes Ruy Teixeira. Sep 21, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Moving Toward Clarity on Health Care Reform ArticleSep 14, 2009 Moving Toward Clarity on Health Care Reform President Obama’s health reform speech last Wednesday brought clarity to the issue according to polls, writes Ruy Teixeira. Sep 14, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Conservatives’ Greatest Enemy on Health Care Is Clarity ArticleSep 8, 2009 Conservatives’ Greatest Enemy on Health Care Is Clarity Conservatives’ greatest enemy on health care reform is clarity, says Ruy Teixeira, according to a recent poll. Sep 8, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Strong Support for Changes in Energy Policy ArticleAug 31, 2009 Strong Support for Changes in Energy Policy Ruy Teixeira demonstrates the public’s solid backing of the Obama administration’s approach to energy and climate change. Aug 31, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Holding Steady on Key Elements of Health Care Reform ArticleAug 24, 2009 Public Holding Steady on Key Elements of Health Care Reform The essentials of health reform remain very popular with the public, says Ruy Teixeira. Aug 24, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Health Care Reform Still Popular ArticleAug 3, 2009 Health Care Reform Still Popular The public still supports key elements of health care reform, argues Ruy Teixeira. Aug 3, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Dramatic Improvement in Our International Image ArticleJul 27, 2009 Dramatic Improvement in Our International Image President Obama and progressive foreign policy have quickly shifted international perception of the United States, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jul 27, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Funding for Scientific Research ArticleJul 20, 2009 Public Backs Funding for Scientific Research Public support combined with the Obama administration’s commitment should ensure that scientific research will flourish for years to come. Jul 20, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Key Elements of Global Warming Bill ArticleJul 13, 2009 Public Backs Key Elements of Global Warming Bill The public is open to substantial action to tackle the global warming problem, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jul 13, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Sotomayor for the Supreme Court ArticleJul 6, 2009 Public Backs Sotomayor for the Supreme Court A strong majority of Americans back Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court and reject culture war appeals, observes Ruy Teixeira. Jul 6, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Why the Public Supports a Public Plan ArticleJun 29, 2009 Why the Public Supports a Public Plan Polls show that concerns about cost are driving support for a public health care plan option, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 29, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Optimistic on Obama’s Economic Plans ArticleJun 22, 2009 Public Optimistic on Obama’s Economic Plans The public has faith that Obama’s policies will improve economic conditions and bring down the deficit in the long run, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 22, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Move on Health Care Reform Now (and Don’t Forget the Public Plan!) ArticleJun 15, 2009 Move on Health Care Reform Now (and Don’t Forget the Public Plan!) The public wants action on health care reform now, writes Ruy Teixeira, and they want it to include a public plan. Jun 15, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Progressives Vs. Conservatives on National Security ArticleJun 8, 2009 Progressives Vs. Conservatives on National Security Conservatives are losing their stranglehold on national security while Americans support a progressive approach to foreign policy, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 8, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
More Help for Poor Children ArticleJun 1, 2009 More Help for Poor Children Despite the recession, the public supports more government help for poor children, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jun 1, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public More Supportive of Immigration Reform ArticleMay 26, 2009 Public More Supportive of Immigration Reform Immigration reform could be emerging from the shadow of the culture wars to be considered on its merits, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 26, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Millennials Are a Progressive Generation ArticleMay 18, 2009 Millennials Are a Progressive Generation Young Americans have progressive views and expect big changes, and they will fundamentally reshape our electorate, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 18, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Obama Is Popular and So Are His Plans ArticleMay 11, 2009 Obama Is Popular and So Are His Plans The public may like Obama personally, but they also like and approve of his policies, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 11, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Are the Culture Wars Coming to an End? ArticleMay 4, 2009 Are the Culture Wars Coming to an End? The public, especially young Americans, is showing increasing support for gay marriage and immigration reform, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 4, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Obama at 100 Days ArticleApr 27, 2009 Public Backs Obama at 100 Days The public doesn’t just like Obama. They like what he’s done for the country, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 27, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs U.S.-Cuba Relations ArticleApr 20, 2009 Public Backs U.S.-Cuba Relations Americans support changes in bilateral relations, according to public opinion polls, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 20, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
The Deficit, Taxes, and Investing in Our Future ArticleApr 10, 2009 The Deficit, Taxes, and Investing in Our Future The public prioritizes spending on health care and education over reducing the deficit, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 10, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Obama’s Budget ArticleApr 6, 2009 Public Backs Obama’s Budget The public isn’t buying conservatives’ efforts to thwart Obama’s ambitious and necessary budget, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 6, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Strong Support for Clean-Energy Economy ArticleMar 30, 2009 Strong Support for Clean-Energy Economy The public backs the Obama administration’s goal of transitioning to a clean-energy economy, writes Ruy Teixeira. Mar 30, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Government: There Is No Alternative ArticleMar 23, 2009 Government: There Is No Alternative Public support for government oversight of the economy is growing, and it’s not helping the conservative cause, writes Ruy Teixeira. Mar 23, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
It’s a New Progressive America ArticleMar 16, 2009 It’s a New Progressive America CAP reports show a majority of Americans agree with progressive principles, and want the government to take a stronger role in the economy, writes Ruy Teixeira. Mar 16, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public to Conservatives: Get with the Program ArticleMar 9, 2009 Public to Conservatives: Get with the Program Conservatives’ opposition to Obama’s spending plan is not in line with the public’s approval of broad spending plans, writes Ruy Teixeira. Mar 9, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Backs Obama on the Economy ArticleMar 2, 2009 Public Backs Obama on the Economy Polls show the public is optimistic about the next four years and Obama’s economic plan, especially in the wake of Tuesday’s speech, writes Ruy Teixeira. Mar 2, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Support for Economic Stimulus Package Increases ArticleFeb 16, 2009 Support for Economic Stimulus Package Increases Conservatives tried their best to derail President Obama’s economic stimulus package, but public support only rose, writes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 16, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
Public Strongly Supports Economic Recovery Plan ArticleFeb 2, 2009 Public Strongly Supports Economic Recovery Plan New polls show that the public supports the stimulus—even when told about the price tag, deficit, and new spending, writes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 2, 2009
A Mandate for Big Change ArticleJan 26, 2009 A Mandate for Big Change Polls show that the public wants President Obama to make big changes, including introducing major new programs, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jan 26, 2009
Would You Like Spending With That Stimulus Plan? ArticleJan 19, 2009 Would You Like Spending With That Stimulus Plan? Ruy Teixeira analyzes public opinion and finds that the public doesn’t share conservatives’ aversion to government spending. Jan 19, 2009
The Public Supports a Major Effort to Fight Poverty ArticleJan 12, 2009 The Public Supports a Major Effort to Fight Poverty Over three-quarters of Americans support the goal of cutting poverty in half within 10 years, finds Ruy Teixeira. Jan 12, 2009 Ruy Teixeira
The Public Is Optimistic that Government Can Fix the Economy ArticleDec 19, 2008 The Public Is Optimistic that Government Can Fix the Economy Ruy Teixeira finds that the public is remarkably optimistic that the government can overcome our daunting economic challenges. Dec 19, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
The Public Supports Stimulus and Infrastructure Spending ArticleDec 12, 2008 The Public Supports Stimulus and Infrastructure Spending The public is ready for large-scale action on an economic stimulus, whatever the consequences for the deficit, writes Ruy Teixeira. Dec 12, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Ready for Change on Jobs and Health Care ArticleDec 5, 2008 Ready for Change on Jobs and Health Care Jobs and health care are at the top of the public’s agenda, writes Ruy Teixeira, and they support Obama’s plans for change. Dec 5, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Maybe Government Isn’t So Bad After All ArticleNov 21, 2008 Maybe Government Isn’t So Bad After All Ruy Teixeira shows that Americans, and young Americans in particular, believe that the government should do more to solve problems. Nov 21, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
New Administration’s Bold Approach Receives Support ArticleNov 14, 2008 New Administration’s Bold Approach Receives Support Americans are optimistic that the Obama administration can accomplish key goals, observes Ruy Teixeira. Nov 14, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Fix the Economy, End the War ArticleNov 7, 2008 Fix the Economy, End the War The voters have spoken; they want solutions to the economic crisis, and they want the United States out of Iraq, writes Ruy Teixeira. Nov 7, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
The Public Is Ready for Change ArticleOct 31, 2008 The Public Is Ready for Change The public wants new economic policies, as well as action on Iraq and Afghanistan, energy, and health care, writes Ruy Teixeira. Oct 31, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
The Public Rejects Conservative Approaches to Taxes ArticleOct 24, 2008 The Public Rejects Conservative Approaches to Taxes Conservatives may call progressive tax plans “socialist,” but the majority of Americans want to repeal Bush’s tax cuts for the wealthy. Oct 24, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Regulation Makes a Comeback ArticleOct 17, 2008 Regulation Makes a Comeback The public now overwhelmingly wants more business regulation—a big change from the Reagan era—writes Ruy Teixeira. Oct 17, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Just Say No to Social Security Privatization ArticleOct 10, 2008 Just Say No to Social Security Privatization Polls show Americans don’t want privatized Social Security. They want more security, not less, writes Ruy Teixeira. Oct 10, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Public Calls for More Help for Homeowners ArticleOct 3, 2008 Public Calls for More Help for Homeowners The public wants measures to help homeowners, which are critical to reach the root of the issue, to be included in the congressional relief package. Oct 3, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
The Public Calls for a New International Order ArticleSep 26, 2008 The Public Calls for a New International Order New data show that the American people are looking for the United States to engage with its neighbors and change its role in the global community. Sep 26, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
The Public Condemns Bush’s Economic Policies ArticleSep 19, 2008 The Public Condemns Bush’s Economic Policies Analysis of polling from Ruy Teixeira shows that the public is tired of the Bush administration’s failed economic policies. Sep 19, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
What the Public Thinks on the Anniversary of 9/11 ArticleSep 12, 2008 What the Public Thinks on the Anniversary of 9/11 The public has lost hope that we’ll ever catch Bin Laden, and the majority now think that Iraq was a mistake, writes Ruy Teixeira. Sep 12, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Priorities This Election Season ArticleSep 5, 2008 Priorities This Election Season Election time should be an opportunity to talk about the public's priorities, not biased ideological ones. Sep 5, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
The Economic Reality of the Past Seven Years ArticleAug 29, 2008 The Economic Reality of the Past Seven Years Polls show the reality behind the Bush administration’s attempt to put a happy face on its dismal economic record. Aug 29, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
A War Worth Fighting ArticleAug 8, 2008 A War Worth Fighting Polls show that the public thinks the war in Iraq was a mistake, but that we should be taking stronger action in Afghanistan. Aug 8, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
A Tale of Two Wars ArticleJul 25, 2008 A Tale of Two Wars On the decision of whether to prioritize Iraq or Afghanistan, conservatives’ views are completely opposite from the American public. Jul 25, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
It’s Time to Go ArticleJul 18, 2008 It’s Time to Go New public opinion data clearly shows that the public thinks we should leave Iraq, and that we don’t have to stay in Iraq to succeed against terrorism. Jul 18, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Deliver Resoundingly Negative Verdict on Bush Economic Policies ArticleJul 11, 2008 Americans Deliver Resoundingly Negative Verdict on Bush Economic Policies The American public overwhelmingly disagrees with the way Bush has handled the economy, especially when it comes to oil and gas prices. Jul 11, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Hit New Record on Economic Pessimism ArticleJun 13, 2008 Americans Hit New Record on Economic Pessimism Ruy Teixeira finds that for the first time, more than half of Americans believe that they are worse off now than they were a year ago. Jun 13, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Public Says It’s OK to Meet with Iran ArticleJun 6, 2008 Public Says It’s OK to Meet with Iran Opinion data shows that Americans think it’s a good idea for the U.S. president to meet with the Iranian president, and that we should use diplomacy over force. Jun 6, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Private Insurance Isn’t the Answer to Public’s Health Care Concerns ArticleMay 30, 2008 Private Insurance Isn’t the Answer to Public’s Health Care Concerns The public believes that everyone should be covered and relying on the private marketplace is not enough. May 30, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Want More Help, Better Regulation on Housing ArticleMay 16, 2008 Americans Want More Help, Better Regulation on Housing The public’s views are very clear: It’s time to help homeowners and fix the system so that such painful problems are avoided in the future. May 16, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
A Minority of Americans Now Expect to Live Comfortably in Retirement ArticleMay 9, 2008 A Minority of Americans Now Expect to Live Comfortably in Retirement New public opinion data show that only a minority of Americans believe they will be able to live comfortably in retirement. May 9, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
New Highs for Economic Worries ArticleMay 2, 2008 New Highs for Economic Worries Poll shows new highs for worry about maintaining living standards and belief that wealth is unfairly distributed, writes Ruy Teixeira. May 2, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Fear of Falling ArticleApr 18, 2008 Fear of Falling The public believes that over the last five years it has become harder for middle class families to maintain their standard of living. Apr 18, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
What Part of “Get Out of Iraq” Don’t They Understand? ArticleApr 11, 2008 What Part of “Get Out of Iraq” Don’t They Understand? The public must be wondering what part of "get out of Iraq" the Bush administration doesn't understand, writes Ruy Teixeira. Apr 11, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Failing to Police Wall Street ArticleApr 4, 2008 Failing to Police Wall Street Public opinion polls show negative reactions to Bush administration’s handling of financial market turmoil on Wall Street and Main Street. Apr 4, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Fixing Housing Key to Better Economy ArticleMar 28, 2008 Fixing Housing Key to Better Economy Opinion polls show that the public thinks the housing crisis is central to our economic woes, and it wants a solution fast. Mar 28, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Pain at the Pump ArticleMar 21, 2008 Pain at the Pump Americans cite gas prices as top economic concern and want the government to take action on fuel efficiency and alternative energy. Mar 21, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
The United States Needs a New Image ArticleMar 14, 2008 The United States Needs a New Image Contrary to conservative commentators’ opinions, America’s image is declining rapidly around the world. Mar 14, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Economic Concern Hits New High ArticleMar 7, 2008 Economic Concern Hits New High New polls find that Americans are more worried about maintaining their standard of living now than they were during the 1991-92 recession. Mar 7, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Time to Help Homeowners ArticleFeb 29, 2008 Time to Help Homeowners Most Americans see the need for government action on the housing crisis to help homeowners and the economy, writes Ruy Teixiera. Feb 29, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Bush Blamed for Economic Ills ArticleFeb 22, 2008 Bush Blamed for Economic Ills As the economy heads south, public disapproval of President Bush’s performance grows across the board, writes Ruy Teixeira. Feb 22, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Cure the Economy? Pull Out of Iraq ArticleFeb 15, 2008 Cure the Economy? Pull Out of Iraq Polls show that the public thinks exiting Iraq is the most effective way to cure our economic woes. Feb 15, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Surge or No Surge, the Public Has Made Up Its Mind on Iraq ArticleFeb 8, 2008 Surge or No Surge, the Public Has Made Up Its Mind on Iraq Ruy Teixeira shows that since the surge, the public hasn't budged. Americans still think we can't achieve victory and should withdraw troops. Feb 8, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Public Delivers Negative Opinion on Bush Presidency ArticleFeb 1, 2008 Public Delivers Negative Opinion on Bush Presidency History may judge Bush harshly for failures, if current negative attitudes among the American public are any indication. Feb 1, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
A Nation of Unhappy Campers ArticleJan 25, 2008 A Nation of Unhappy Campers Bush may want to tout Iraq and the economy in Monday’s State of the Union, but the public has a different opinion about his success—or lack thereof. Jan 25, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Agree, Time for Action on Health Care ArticleJan 18, 2008 Americans Agree, Time for Action on Health Care Americans are dissatisfied with out-of-control health care costs and lack of access, and they want the government to do something about it. Jan 18, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
A New Direction on the Economy ArticleJan 11, 2008 A New Direction on the Economy The public is not optimistic about the current economic outlook, and this time, more Bush tax cuts aren’t going to cut it. Jan 11, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Voters Want Change, Especially on Iraq ArticleJan 4, 2008 Voters Want Change, Especially on Iraq Polls show that Iowa and New Hampshire voters want a new president who won’t follow in Bush’s footsteps, particularly on Iraq. Jan 4, 2008 Ruy Teixeira
Military Families Are Fed Up ArticleDec 21, 2007 Military Families Are Fed Up Polls show that veterans and their families are sick and tired of the Bush administration’s remarkably poor job of helping them out. Dec 21, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
U.S. and Global Publics Want a New Deal on Global Warming ArticleDec 14, 2007 U.S. and Global Publics Want a New Deal on Global Warming The U.S. and global publics want a new deal on global warming that helps both richer and poorer countries get up to speed. Dec 14, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
U.S. and Global Public Willing to Sacrifice to Address Global Warming ArticleNov 16, 2007 U.S. and Global Public Willing to Sacrifice to Address Global Warming New poll shows that U.S. and global publics are willing to do what it takes to combat global warming. Policymakers should take note. Nov 16, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Why Playing the Immigration Card Didn’t Work ArticleNov 9, 2007 Why Playing the Immigration Card Didn’t Work Conservatives in Virginia tried to play the immigration card to scare voters their way. Here’s why it didn’t work. Nov 9, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Public Still Dissatisfied With Economy ArticleNov 2, 2007 Public Still Dissatisfied With Economy Despite the latest GDP numbers showing solid economic growth, the public is still pessimistic about the economy. Nov 2, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Moving Education into the 21st Century ArticleOct 26, 2007 Moving Education into the 21st Century Americans favor two key educational reforms, alternative teacher pay and extended learning time, both of which Congress is now considering. Oct 26, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
California, Drop Dead ArticleOct 19, 2007 California, Drop Dead California wants to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to save oil and curb global warming, but the Bush administration isn't giving them any leeway. Oct 19, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Which Side Are You On? The Battle of the Budget ArticleOct 12, 2007 Which Side Are You On? The Battle of the Budget The public favors increased domestic appropriations, but the Bush administration and their conservative allies refuse to listen. Oct 12, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Your Priorities Are All Wrong ArticleOct 5, 2007 Your Priorities Are All Wrong The public disapproves of the Bush administration’s performance in a wide range of top policy objectives; so why won’t they change course? Oct 5, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Wanted: An Engaged U.N. ArticleSep 21, 2007 Wanted: An Engaged U.N. Americans by wide margins recognize the value of the United Nations to U.S. foreign policy and want the U.N. to play a stronger role in world affairs. Sep 21, 2007
The Public Is Unconvinced that the Iraq Surge Is Working ArticleSep 14, 2007 The Public Is Unconvinced that the Iraq Surge Is Working Country-wide and world-wide polls show Petraeus is going to have a hard time rallying support for the war. The public wants out within a year. Sep 14, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Are We Defeating Terrorism? ArticleSep 7, 2007 Are We Defeating Terrorism? Six years after 9/11, the public’s confidence in the Bush administration’s anti-terror strategy has plummeted, argues Ruy Teixeira. Sep 7, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Americans’ Budget Priorities ArticleJul 27, 2007 Americans’ Budget Priorities Our nation knows that Congress today is more trustworthy than President Bush when it comes to dealing with the budget deficit, writes Ruy Teixeira. Jul 27, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Public Understands the “War on Terror” Isn’t Working ArticleJul 13, 2007 Public Understands the “War on Terror” Isn’t Working The public understands what the CIA knows and the president won’t admit: we’re not winning the war against our terrorist enemies. Jul 13, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
The Verdict on the Surge ArticleJun 29, 2007 The Verdict on the Surge Key senators joined with the majority of the public this week in calling for change in Iraq; a new CAP report calls for that and more. Jun 29, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Public Wants Action on Energy and the Environment ArticleJun 14, 2007 Public Wants Action on Energy and the Environment The public wants an environmentalist energy policy, according to our weekly public opinion snapshot. Jun 14, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Knowing When It’s Time to Go ArticleMay 25, 2007 Knowing When It’s Time to Go It’s not clear how much longer Bush will override Congress’ Iraq timetables. But in doing so he is flagrantly ignoring public opinion. May 25, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Understand Red Ink ArticleMay 11, 2007 Americans Understand Red Ink Americans say we’re losing more ground on the federal budget deficit than on any other major problem. Congress needs to keep that in mind. May 11, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Back in the Days of “Mission Accomplished” ArticleMay 4, 2007 Back in the Days of “Mission Accomplished” According to the public, “mission failed” is more like it, and it’s a failed mission that is now doing more harm than good. May 4, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Americans Extend Helping Hand to the Poor ArticleApr 27, 2007 Americans Extend Helping Hand to the Poor Politicians tend to avoid the issue of poverty, assuming Americans aren’t interested. But a look at public opinion data tells quite a different story. Apr 27, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
America and Roe v. Wade ArticleApr 20, 2007 America and Roe v. Wade Despite this week’s Supreme Court decision, it’s still a pro Roe v. Wade country. The public supports abortion rights by a more than 2:1 majority. Apr 20, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Tough but Fair on Immigration ArticleApr 13, 2007 Tough but Fair on Immigration Opinion polls show that Americans overwhelmingly support allowing undocumented immigrants to stay in the U.S. and earn citizenship. Apr 13, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Solid Backing for Embryonic Stem Cell Research ArticleMar 30, 2007 Solid Backing for Embryonic Stem Cell Research Polls show that the public has made up its mind on embryonic stem cell research. Yet the president may once again disregard the public will. Mar 30, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Universal Health Care Momentum Swells ArticleMar 23, 2007 Universal Health Care Momentum Swells Polls show the public demanding health care reform—a call that increasingly includes a federal role in guaranteeing health coverage for all. Mar 23, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Changing Opinions on Iraq ArticleMar 16, 2007 Changing Opinions on Iraq President Bush may still believe that war with Iraq is the right path, but the public begs to differ. Mar 16, 2007 Ruy Teixeira
Public, Experts Agree on Iran ArticleMar 9, 2007 Public, Experts Agree on Iran Experts and the public could not be clearer on their views of Iran: it's time for diplomacy, not aggression. Mar 9, 2007