Behind the Numbers: August 12, 2007 - August 18, 2007
Economic Pessimism Near 2-Year High
Expectations about the nation's economy are now as low as they have been at any point since October 2005, and the Post-ABC News Consumer Comfort Index remains mired in negative territory. Fifty-seven percent of Americans now say the economy is getting worse. That's a 23 percentage point jump in pessimism...
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August 15, 2007; 10:02 AM ET |
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Rove's Legacy: Midterm Blowback
Karl Rove's effort to construct a lasting GOP majority suffered a setback in last November's midterm elections. His emphasis on turning out the conservative base -- rather than playing to the middle -- was not enough to help Republicans maintain control of Congress, possibly forever tarnishing his "brainy" legacy. Prior...
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Jon Cohen
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August 13, 2007; 5:26 PM ET |
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