State of the Nation

From mid-September to mid-October those thinking that the country is headed in the right direction range from 38%-41%, while those thinking it continues on the wrong track range from 48%-53%. [NatJourFD, AP, CBS/NYT, NBC/WSJ] NBC/WSJ RD/WT NYT/CBS RD/WT WP/ABC RD/WT...

President Obama

In major surveys from mid-September through the 10th of October, President Obama's job approval rating has ranged from 50-56%, and his disapproval rating has ranged from 34-42%. [Gallup, CBS/NYT, AP, Pew, Fox, NBC/WSJ] NBC/WSJ NYT/CBS WP/ABC Obama overall job approval...

Healthcare: Moving Along

This past Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee passed out the so-called Baucus bill. Now the "fun" begins. The "fun" in the Senate will take place in Majority Leader Harry Reid's conference room. Here will convene a small group of principals...

2010 Congressional Campaigns

In its mid-September survey NBC/WSJ found 66% disapproving of the job being done by Congress, with 22% approving. In a Gallup survey 10 days later, 72% of American disapproved of the way Congress is handling its job. The 21% who...

This and That

50% of respondents believe that the level of immigration should be decreased. 58% had that view in late 2001. 32% say it should be maintained at its current level. 14% would increase it. [Gallup 8/09] 53% believe that the Government...

Restaurant: Ketchum Grill

Ketchum, Idaho: The menu is not large, but it is more than sufficient. There are 5 appetizers, 4 pizzas, 5 pastas, 8 entrees, and 9 desserts.

Restaurant: Chicken Out Rotisserie

Washington, DC: The ingredients seem fresh and I have had a number of excellent salads since I discovered this new "chopp'd & toss'd" offering.