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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (63330)	4/20/2009 11:31:26 AM
From: TideGlider	2 Recommendations Respond to of 224724

you are a criminal minded old fool!

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (63330)	4/20/2009 11:31:50 AM
From: TideGlider	1 Recommendation Respond to of 224724

try this poll rasmussenreports.com

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (63330)	4/20/2009 11:34:39 AM
From: TideGlider	1 Recommendation Respond to of 224724

52% Worry Government Will Do Too Much to Fix Economy Monday, April 20, 2009 Email to a FriendAdvertisement As short-term optimism about the economy has grown in recent months, so has the concern that the federal government will do too much in response to the nation’s recent economic challenges. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 52% of the nation’s Likely Voters now worry that the government will do too much. That’s up from 50% a month ago and 43% in mid-February. It’s the highest level of concern measured since Barack Obama was elected president. The number who worry that the government will do too little has fallen sharply to 31%. That’s down nine points from 40% a month ago and 12 points from 43% two months ago. (Want a free daily e-mail update? Sign up now. If it's in the news, it's in our polls). Rasmussen Reports updates also available on Twitter. By mid-February, with the economic indicators continuing to show weakness and the congressional debate over the stimulus package in full swing, 43% were concerned the government would do too much, and an identical number (43%) were concerned it would do too little. Since then, the pendulum has begun swinging back in the other direction. Not surprisingly, there is a huge gap on this topic between the Political Class and everyone else. By a 56% to 18% margin, the Political Class is worried the government will do too little in response to the economic challenge. Those with populist, or Mainstream, views, have an entirely different perspective. By a 67% to 22% margin, they are concerned the government will do too much. The Political Class and Mainstream classifications are determined by the answers to three questions measuring general attitudes about government. Most Americans trust the judgment of the public more than political leaders, view the federal government as a special interest group and believe that big business and big government work together against the interests of investors and consumers. Only seven percent (7%) share the opposite view and can be considered part of the Political Class. Another seven percent (7%) lean towards the Political Class. On many issues, there is a bigger gap between the Political Class and Mainstream Americans than between Mainstream Republicans and Mainstream Democrats. When it comes to concerns about the government response to the economic crunch, Mainstream Republicans tend to be concerned that the government will do too much while Mainstream Democrats are evenly divided as to whether the government will do too much or too little. Overall, 58% of men worry that the government will do too much, a view shared by 46% of women. A majority of those over 30 also worry that the government will do too much. However, among those 18-29, just 37% worry the government will do too much and 46% worry it will do too little. An earlier survey found that adults under 30 were evenly divided as to whether capitalism or socialism is a better system. Those who earn under $40,000 a year are evenly divided on the question. Those who earn more than $40,000 a year are more concerned than the government will do too much. It’s interesting to note that just before the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers became front-page news, 51% of voters said the government already had too much control of the economy. Over the past couple of months, the Rasmussen Consumer and Investor Indexes have shown confidence bouncing back from all-time lows. The gains have been driven primarily by growing confidence about the economy’s future. Still, most Americans now believe today’s children will not be better off than their parents. Please sign up for the Rasmussen Reports daily e-mail update (it’s free)… let us keep you up to date with the latest public opinion news. See survey questions and toplines. Crosstabs are available to Premium Members only. Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information. The Rasmussen Reports Election Edge™ Premium Service offers the most comprehensive public opinion coverage available anywhere. Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade. rasmussenreports.com