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Donald Trump: Republicans are ‘terrible, terrible, frightened negotiators’
Friday, July 15th, 2011One million people protest in Syria, 20 killed – Reuters
Friday, July 15th, 2011Tim Pawlenty’s fundraising better than expected – Race42012
Friday, July 15th, 2011One in five Americans knows somebody who has hoarded light bulbs, in advance of light bulb ban
Friday, July 15th, 2011Rasmussen – 67% Oppose Upcoming ‘Ban’ on Traditional Light Bulbs
Friday, July 15th, 2011Women oppose the ‘ban’ on traditional light bulbs more than men do. Voters over 40 are against it more than those who are younger. But the majority of adults across all demographic categories oppose a ban on the sale of traditional light bulbs, including 69% of those who say they or someone they know has already bought and used one of the new energy-efficient bulbs.
Higher-income voters are the most likely to have already tried out the new bulbs or to know someone who has bought and used one. Those who’ve already used the new bulbs are also much more likely than those who have not to think they will save money in the long run.
Erick Erickson to House Republicans: This is Your Time for Choosing, on standing strong on debt ceiling vote
Friday, July 15th, 2011New Jersey police union files charges against its own member, a Republican legislator who voted for spending reform
Friday, July 15th, 201129% Are Conservative on Fiscal and Social Issues, 10% Liberal on Both – Rasmussen
Friday, July 15th, 2011Males tend to be more conservative than females on both fiscal and social issues. Voters over 40 are more conservative both fiscally and socially than those who are younger.
Seventy-eight percent (78%) of Republicans are fiscal conservatives, while a majority (56%) of Democrats and a plurality (46%) of voters not affiliated with either major party see themselves as moderates on money issues.
As for social issues, 65% of GOP voters are conservatives, while 54% of Democrats are liberals. Unaffiliated voters are closely divided.
Rasmussen: 55% Of Likely Voters Oppose Tax Hike In Debt Ceiling Deal
Friday, July 15th, 2011Obama claims “80 percent of the public supports Democrats’ demand for tax increases” – The Hill
Friday, July 15th, 2011Obama on tax increases and debt ceiling increase – “I always have hope. Don’t you remember my campaign?”
Friday, July 15th, 2011UK Daily Mail – Golfing great Tom Watson delights crowds with hole in one at Open
Friday, July 15th, 2011ESPN video – Tom Watson at British Open, hole in one on 6th hole
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