We have a lot a polling goodness for today's Open Thread. First, a new
Pew Research poll shows Americans perceive Republicans as the fringe uncompromising petulant radical party that no one wants to invite to a party for fear they will show up drunk and start a fight. Meanwhile, Democrats are seen an more willing to work with the other party, by a margin of 52% to 27%.
The Democratic agenda, as espoused by President Obama in his State of the Union Address, is thoroughly enjoyed and approved of by the American people.
1.
Ending the Afghanistan War after 12 long years. Republicans sat on their hands and refused to clap when the President said this.
66% of Americans stood, cheered and clapped with the Democrats.
2.
Congress shouldn't shut down government or threaten the full faith and credit of the United States. Republicans sat on their hands and refused to clap when the President said this.
80% of Americans stood, cheered and clapped with the Democrats.
3.
Congress should repeal tax breaks for Big Oil. Republicans sat on their hands and refused to clap when the President said this.
74% of Americans stood, cheered and clapped with the Democrats.
4.
Congress should restore unemployment insurance that it let expire at the end of the year. Republicans sat on their hands and refused to clap when the President said this.
58% of Americans stood, cheered and clapped with the Democrats.
5.
Women deserve equal pay for equal work. Republicans sat on their hands and refused to clap when the President said this.
90% of Americans stood, cheered and clapped with the Democrats.
6.
Nobody who works full time should have to raise a family in poverty, so Congress should raise the minimum wage to $10.10. Republicans sat on their hands and refused to clap when the President said this.
71% of Americans stood, cheered and clapped with the Democrats.
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