More Americans Hesitant On Social Security Changes (CBS poll)

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in the United States are losing confidence in their president on Social Security, according to a poll by CBS News. 70 per cent of respondents are uneasy about George W. Bush’s approach to the issue, a seven per cent increase since February. <snip>

Polling Data

Do you have confidence in George W. Bush’s ability to make the right decisions about Social Security, or are you uneasy about his approach?

Apr. 2005 Feb. 2005

Confident 25% 31%
Uneasy 70% 63%
Not sure 5% 6%

Some people have suggested allowing individuals to invest portions of their Social Security taxes on their own, which might allow them to make more money for their retirement, but would involve greater risk. Do you think allowing individuals to invest a portion of their Social Security taxes on their own is a good idea or a bad idea?

Apr. 2005 Feb. 2005

Good idea 45% 43%
Bad idea 49% 51%
Not sure 6% 6%

Source: CBS News
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,149 American adults, conducted from Apr. 13 to Apr. 16, 2005. Margin of error is 3 per cent.

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Seems like folks is startin to dislike Dubya personally even more than they dislikes his ideas ...

the polls I've wanted to see.
there is hope

Confident 25% 31%
Uneasy 70% 63%

cause lets face it he isn't the brightest light bulb out there!!!

maybe that (51% mandate) ain't all it's cracked up ta be...
but with this'n an' the climate lately....one never knows.

You've played out your hand you bastard!...........

I'll know then that the American people have returned to sanity.