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  • July 2008

    • Americans Now Favor 'Don't Ask, Do Tell'

      Washington Post  |  Jul 19, 08 8:32 AM CDT

      Americans Now Favor 'Don't Ask, Do Tell'

      (Newser) - In the 15 years since the inception of the US military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gay servicemen and women, public opinion on the issue has shifted dramatically. In 1993, 44% of Americans said openly gay people should be allowed to enlist; a Washington Post -ABC News poll now puts that number at 75%. More »

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      US military  • gay rights  • gays in the military  • Washington Post ABC poll  • Don't Ask, Don't Tell

    • Voters Split on Candidates' Iraq Stances: Poll

      Washington Post  |  Jul 15, 08 10:00 AM CDT

      Voters Split on Candidates' Iraq Stances: Poll

      (Newser) - Barack Obama and John McCain have battled each other to a draw when it comes to Iraq, according to a new Washington Post -ABC News poll. Americans are split more or less down the middle on Iraq policy, with 50% supporting Obama’s withdrawal timetable and 49% backing McCain’s open-ended approach. In general, 47% trust McCain to handle Iraq, while 45% trust Obama. More »

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      Barack Obama  • John McCain  • Iraq  • election 2008  • poll  • Iraq exit strategy  • Washington Post ABC poll

  • May 2008
  • March 2008

    • Poll: Obama or Clinton Would Beat McCain

      Washington Post  |  Mar 6, 08 9:23 AM CST

      Poll: Obama or Clinton Would Beat McCain

      (Newser) - GOP contender John McCain would lose to either Democratic candidate if the match-up were held today, according to a new Washington Post -ABC News poll. Adults nationwide would choose Barack Obama over McCain by 12 percentage points; Hillary Clinton would beat the Republican by six points. Though McCain has eight months to gain ground, he appears to be a hard sell to many independent and moderate voters. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • John McCain  • Iraq  • election 2008  • Iraq war  • presidential election  • poll  • race  • gender  • age  • Washington Post ABC poll  • independent voters

  • February 2008
  • December 2007
  • November 2007

    • Poll: Iowa Loves Huckabee

      Washington Post  |  Nov 21, 07 3:03 AM CST

      Poll: Iowa Loves Huckabee

      (Newser) - Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is making a come-from-behind surge in Iowa, sweeping past Rudy Giuliani, Fred Thompson and John McCain to challenge front runner Mitt Romney. Huckabee has tripled his support in Iowa since July, reports the Washington Post . His drive is being fueled by support from Christian conservatives, according to a Post- ABC News poll. More »

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      John McCain  • Mitt Romney  • Mike Huckabee  • Fred Thompson  • Iowa caucus  • Washington Post ABC poll  • Christian conservatives  • Rudolph W. Giuliani

    • Americans Down on Feds, Poll Says

      Washington Post  |  Nov 4, 07 3:55 PM CST

      Americans Down on Feds, Poll Says

      (Newser) - Americans are down on the feds these days, a new poll shows. Only 24% give them thumbs up, while 75% want White House policy change—the worst ratings in a decade, the Washington Post reports. Dems can best capitalize on discontent in 2008, numbers say, but Hillary's leads against Giuliani or McCain are slim. And voters don't like the Democratic Congress either. More »

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      Iraq  • George W. Bush  • Iraq war  • Democrats  • Republicans  • McCain 2008  • Washington Post ABC poll

  • October 2007

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