Democrats Have Public Opinion On Their Side

But do the rethugs care? Apparently not...

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2012/12/13/democrats_have_public_opinion_on_their_side.html

December 13, 2012

Democrats Have Public Opinion On Their Side


A new Pew Research poll finds that when it comes to the reaching an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff, 55% say President Obama is making a serious effort to work with Republicans. But just 32% say Republican leaders are making a serious effort to work with Obama on a deficit deal.

Also interesting: Obama's first post-reelection job approval rating has risen to 55%, up five points since July and 11 points since the start of the year. His job rating is markedly higher than President George W. Bush's first job measure (48%) after he won reelection in 2004.

In contrast, just 25% approve of the way Republican leaders in Congress are doing their jobs, while 40% approve of Democratic leaders' job performance.