Browse Articles: FedSmith Polls
Thompson Edges Giuliani in Reader Survey
Which candidate would readers prefer to see as the Republican nominee for President? The last time we surveyed readers was in February and Rudy Giuliani came in first. This time, a newcomer to the race finished first. There is also a much stronger showing for a candidate who has done well in the recent debates.
Posted: November 5, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Readers Express Preference for Clinton as Democratic Nominee
Who do readers favor to be the Democratic nominee for President next year? A few months can make a big difference as voters learn more about the candidates and hear their positions. This year is no exception and the latest survey shows a dramatic difference.
Posted: October 22, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Opening the Federal Health Plan to All Americans: How Do Federal Employees Respond?
Most readers are opposed to opening up the federal employee health plan to all Americans and support of a proposal to do so makes readers less likely to vote for the candidate. Here are the results of our recent survey.
Posted: October 3, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Politically Active, Politically Aware, Dissatisfied with Political Process
Readers are politically active and politically aware and fairly evenly divided between the major parties. But dissatisfaction with the tone and the length of the campaigns comes through loud and clear.
Posted: August 10, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
National Health Care: A Disaster or Promise of a Better Future?
The topic of national health care is a frequent topic of political speeches and some presidential candidates think they have found a subject that could help them win the White House. But selling the public on a national health care system may not be that easy or may not be something many people want. Many readers have serious reservations about such a system while a smaller number think a national health care system would cost less and provide better health care for some.
Posted: July 9, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Keep Your Hands Off My TSP!
Readers have strong opinions about Congressional involvement in the Thrift Savings Plan and also fear that the pot of money is big enough to provide an irresistible temptation to use it for their own purposes.
Posted: June 13, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
From Inside Government: Do Taxpayers Get a Good Return on Their Tax Dollars?
What is the view of those who work within the government? Do taxpayers get a good return for their tax dollars?
Posted: April 27, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Readers Favor Congressional Term Limits and Rate Congressional Performance "Unacceptable"
In our most recent survey, readers expressed their frustration with the inability of Congress to address significant issues and the focus of elected representatives on gaining power and influence rather than passing legislation.
Posted: April 12, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Federal Employees Unleashed! Readers Speak Out on Presidential Candidates
It is early in the campaign but FedSmith readers have strong views about the candidates. The results will no doubt surprise some readers who may see federal employees as a solid voting bloc. At this stage, our readers are about as divided in their political views as the rest of the electorate.
Posted: March 15, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Giuliani for President?
Who would FedSmith readers prefer to see as the Republican nominee for President of the U.S.? At this stage of the race, Rudy Giuliani comes out ahead.
Posted: February 27, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
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