Opinion Today
August 7, 2023
After latest Trump indictment, many Americans see implications for democracy. For some, it's personal. CBS News America's response to this week's indictment of Donald Trump is providing a window into more than just how Americans view his alleged actions per se — but also into what they think it means for democracy itself.
Partisan Gaps Expand Most on Government Power, Climate Frank Newport, Gallup Political polarization since 2003 has increased most significantly on issues related to federal government power, global warming and the environment, education, abortion, foreign trade, immigration, gun laws, the government’s role in providing healthcare, and income tax fairness. Increased polarization has been less evident on certain moral issues and satisfaction with the state of race relations.
Are G.O.P. Voters Tiring of the War on ‘Wokeness’? Jonathan Weisman, New York Times [via Yahoo] New polling shows national Republicans and Iowa Republican caucusgoers were more interested in “law and order” than battling “woke” schools, media and corporations. The fight over corporate politics is just beginning Dante Chinni, NBC News For the most part, Americans seem less than excited that companies are wading into the political realm, according to data from CNBC’s recent All-America Economic Survey. About 6 in 10 Americans say they believe it is inappropriate for companies to take stands on political, social and cultural issues, according to the survey.
Are we better off? Comparing "Morning in America" with 2023 Noah Smith, Noahpinion Judging Biden’s economy by the things that Reagan’s campaign thought he was getting right in 1984 is actually a pretty tough standard. Nevertheless, 2023 actually comes out ahead on most counts. Reagan’s "Morning in America" ad trumpets five things: 1. High employment rates. 2. Lower interest rates. 3. Lower inflation. 4. Lots of homebuying. 5. A large number of marriages. So let’s do a little comparison.
