America: Liberal or Conservative? Take the Poll!

Based on an analysis of multiple polls, MSNBC analyst Cenk Uguyr claims that America is a more liberal leaning country. 

According to different CBS and CNN polls featured in the video, in the key debates over the pas few years, Americans have responded very liberally.

Watch the video, take the poll and decide for yourself!

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Republicans Play Chicken With The Debt Ceiling

A major issue that both Republicans and Democrats will have to deal with in 2011 is the debt ceiling. For those who do not know what exactly all of these commentators and economists are discussing, the debt ceiling is the the maximum borrowing power of a governmental entity.


With the Republicans taking control of the house, there are members of the new congress which have stated that they are not in favor of raising the debt ceiling. The current debt ceiling is set at $14.3 trillion. According to many economists if the debt ceiling is not raised, there may be a worse economic collapse than in 2008. 


On the Fox Business Network, when asked if Republicans would vote to raise the debt ceiling, The Wall Street Journal's Jerry Seib said "I do."

Seib mentioned that many of the newer Republican representatives who campaigned against raising the debt ceiling may need to come to terms with he fact that raising the debt ceiling is something that must be done.


On a topic as serious as this it seems as if only the absolutely radical right-wingers will choose to endorse not raising the debt ceiling.


Speaker to be John Boehner mentioned that the raising of the debt ceiling should be treated in an "adult" way. 


Glenn Beck seems to believe that raising the debt ceiling would be the end of Republicans. But, Beck also seems hesitant to choose a side when it comes to increase it or not. Beck believes that our economy will collapse eventually and it is only a matter of time.

On CNN Tuesday, Ben Stein called the Republican's refusal to raise the debt ceiling "political blarney." He also commented that taxes are going to have to be raised in order to decrease the national debt.

The "balanced budget amendment" is a joke according to Stein, without a raise of taxes. Stein called for taxes "especially" on the upper 50%, 10%, and 1% of the American public. 


According to a recent US News & World Report online poll, 66.05% of voters believe that Congress should raise the debt ceiling. 

New Poll Shows Christie's Popularity For 2012 GOP Ticket

According to a new poll released by Zogby Interactive among Republican presidential contenders, Chris Christie leads the pack with 27%

The poll, worded, "Of the following, which Republican would you vote for in 2012 for President if they are on the ballot?" showed that Christie held the highest percentage other than "not sure/other" with 18%.


Interestingly enough Christie has said on numerous occasions that he will not run in 2012. 


Christie, back in November of 2010, was quoted on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as saying there was "no chance" of his name being on the ticket.


When told by Fallon, "you could always change your mind," Christie remarked "I guess I could."


Christie sure knows how to talk the talk, and with a raise of the eyebrow he said, "Why would I want a less powerful job than the one I have now?"

Although initially denying running, Christie made sure to note the applause from the crowd when remarking on a possible change of mind.


When asked if Sarah Palin could be president in 2012, Christie said "Well, who knows Jimmy. It's an amazing world." 


Palin finished third in the poll, with 16%, behind Mitt Romney with 17%.


At Monday's Republican National Committee Chairman debate, all five of the candidates agreed that Sarah Palin could win a general election against Barack Obama.


According to this poll, Palin's chances may be slimmer than the RNC thinks. It could be time for the Republicans to jump on the Christie bandwagon a little harder and drop Palin altogether.


Only time will tell whether or not Christie will run in 2012. He isn't too popular in his own state of New Jersey, where is approval rating is 46%, less than that of President Obama.


Here is a link to the Zogby Poll.

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