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By Dana Blanton

Most American voters blame bad leadership for the condition of the economy, and think Democrats and Republicans alike have hurt more than helped the situation.

By Dana Blanton

If Barack Obama were president of a major U.S. company, he’d be fired by now. That’s what American voters think -- by a 52-38 percent margin.

By Dana Blanton

Nearly half of American voters believe in the Biblical account of creation, and even more think prayer can literally help people recover from medical problems.

By Dana Blanton

As the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks nears, American voters believe the attacks had a bigger effect on the United States than the Vietnam War, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the collapse of communism and the Watergate scandal. 

By Dana Blanton

Three September debates have shaken-up the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Herman Cain has jumped into the top tier. Rick Perry’s stumbled. Mitt Romney’s holding steady.

By Dana Blanton

More American voters disapprove than approve of the job President Obama is doing. Likewise, if making a choice today, more voters say they would back someone else for president in 2012 than say they would give Obama a second term. Who would that someone else be?

By Dana Blanton

After prolonged and painstaking negotiations on raising the nation’s debt limit, Congress receives its lowest job approval rating ever in a Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ poll.

By Dana Blanton

According to a Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ poll released Thursday, nearly two-thirds of voters (64 percent) don’t feel hopeful about the direction of the country.

By Dana Blanton

American voters are divided on Barack Obama’s overall performance as president, and by double-digit margins they not only think the economy is getting worse, but also that it’s the Obama administration’s fault.

By Dana Blanton

As leaders in Washington try to reach agreement on a budget deal, a record majority of American voters say they distrust the federal government.

By Dana Blanton

Most American voters oppose raising the national debt limit, and think talk of missed Social Security checks is just a scare tactic.

By Dana Blanton

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney still leads the race for the Republican nomination -- but just barely, according to a Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ poll released Thursday.

By Dana Blanton

The president’s job rating has returned to pre-bin Laden raid levels, according to a Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ poll released Wednesday.  Currently 48 percent of American voters approve of the job Barack Obama is doing and 43 percent disapprove.  Last month, after the death of Usama bin Laden, it was much more positive:  55 approved and 41 percent disapproved (May 2011). Prior to the raid the president’s rating was split evenly 47-47 (April 2011).

By Dana Blanton

Just over half of American voters want the U.S. and its allies to force Libyan leader Muammar al-Qaddafi from power. At the same time, a majority opposes the ongoing military action in that country, as most say the Obama administration has not explained the goal there.

By Dana Blanton

Only about a third of American voters think if the government defaulted on the national debt it would lead to a financial catastrophe. In fact, some voters actually think a default would be helpful. At the same time, almost everyone agrees the national debt situation is a major problem, if not a crisis.

By Dana Blanton

While former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney remains the preferred 2012 Republican presidential nominee, three rivals are close behind -- including two who haven’t announced they are running.

By Dana Blanton

American voters are more likely to think President Obama’s decision to remove a portion of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was motivated by politics rather than economics or national security, and few believe U.S. goals have been achieved there. Even so, most voters approve of his plan.

By Dana Blanton

Approval of President Barack Obama’s job performance currently stands at its lowest level for the year, as a majority of American voters say they dislike his policies.

By Dana Blanton

American voters overwhelmingly believe the economy stinks, and there’s little belief that the stimulus plan was effective. In addition, most voters favor a balanced budget amendment -- except if it means program cuts or new taxes.

By Dana Blanton

Despite a majority believing the country is in worse shape than it was four years ago, American voters -- by a wide margin -- think President Barack Obama will be re-elected in 2012.

By Dana Blanton

American voters are evenly divided over how tough a decision it was for President Barack Obama to order a Navy Seal raid on Usama bin Laden’s Pakistan compound this month.