CNN Explains its Own Poll
by: Dean Barker
Mon Feb 01, 2010 at 05:47:31 AM EST
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CNN came out with a new poll recently:
Nearly three out of four Americans think that at least half of the money spent in the federal stimulus plan has been wasted, according to a new national poll.
A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday morning also indicates that 63 percent of the public thinks that projects in the plan were included for purely political reasons and will have no economic benefit, with 36 percent saying those projects will benefit the economy.
Time's Joe Klein agrees with Americans it was wasted alright - on them:
Indeed, the largest single item in the package--$288 billion--is tax relief for 95% of the American public. This money is that magical $60 to $80 per month you've been finding in your paycheck since last spring. Not a life changing amount, but helpful in paying the bills.
...It is very difficult to have a democracy without citizens. It is impossible to be a citizen if you don't make an effort to understand the most basic activities of your government. It is very difficult to thrive in an increasingly competitive world if you're a nation of dodos.
But Mr. Klein, I do make an effort to understand government - I look to CNN!
But political analyst Jennifer Donahue thought the [SOTU] speech was "very underwhelming."
...Donahue said the speech would have resonated better if it focused more on "tax cuts that have teeth" instead of deficit reduction over the next 10-20 years.
Michael Marsh has much more.
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