Focus Groups
Independents and Tea Partiers Express Similar Concerns over Federal Spending and Debt
Published on
June 29, 2010
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Nearly four months out from the mid-term elections, Independent voters remain anxious about the direction of the country. The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has contributed significantly to their negative outlook and raised questions about President Obama’s ability to lead during a future crisis. Independents and Tea Party voters alike share similar concerns over “reckless” and “out-of-control” Federal spending and debt and believe the economic stimulus package and the new health care reform law will add to the deficit. As a result, they generally favor a greater check and balance on the Democratic agenda (even those who disapprove of Republicans). The growth disparity between the public and private sectors reinforces their opinion that the Federal Government has the wrong priorities and is not focused on creating lasting private sector growth. And similar to our focus group findings last August, these Independents remain apprehensive of the Federal Government playing an ever-expanding role in our economy. You can read the full report here. |
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Independents Who Supported Obama Upset Over Direction of Country
Published on
September 11, 2009
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Focus Groups
An extensive round of focus groups (five pairs) during August with Independents who voted for President Obama last November, but who are undecided on the congressional generic ballot, provided revealing insights about voters’ concerns over the economy, government spending, mounting Federal debt and government intervention into the private sector. |
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