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May 2012
Americans join LP in supporting religious liberty over government force
• 74 percent of Americans say freedom of religion should be protected even if it “goes against government laws.” • 86 percent of Republicans, 84 percent of conservatives, 64 percent of Democrats and 60 percent of liberals agree. • 72 percent overall say it is “morally wrong” to require health care professionals to perform a […]
Read moreIs your campaign ready for donations by text?
“Text-message contributions aren’t allowed under federal law. But there are reports that firms are upping the pressure on the FEC to make a change,” professional fundraiser Erik Nilsson writes for Campaigns and Elections. While text-message contributions open up a new way for campaigns to reach out to voters and accept funds, there are hurdles. “Maryland […]
Read moreAmericans say government regulation of banks isn’t working, but don’t want more
“Wall Street banks are once again drawing national criticism, this time due to JPMorgan Chase’s $2 billion loss from high-risk trades. Yet while Americans believe the federal government is doing a poor job keeping an eye on the banking industry, most still aren’t convinced more regulations are needed,” a new Rasmussen reports poll finds. “The […]
Read moreEven Democrats giving up on the Obama economy
“Americans are growing more pessimistic about the economy and handling it remains President Barack Obama’s weak spot and biggest challenge in his bid for a second term,” the Associated Press reports. Only 31 percent of Democrats call the economy “good,” a new Associated Press-GfK poll finds. “Almost two-thirds of Americans — 65 percent — disapprove […]
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