Millennials (First Globals) and the New Political Debate: Without Democrats or Republicans, Without Liberals or Conservatives
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I have been singing the praises of Millennials (First Globals) for over a decade because I strongly believe their major contribution will be to change and redirect the political debate from its current gridlock and hyperpartisanship to one of meaningful dialogue, creative play, and consensus decision making.
Zogby Report Card: When things quiet down, Obama rebounds
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Pollster John Zogby reports in our weekly White House report card that President Obama is benefitting from a less turbulent week, and a decision to take a “selfie” of and not twerk Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt.
One Cheer for Congress' Budget Deal
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At first glance, I was ready to cheer the news of a bipartisan budget deal struck by Congress. After all, leaders of the budget committees of both houses came up with a package that ensures no government shutdown for two years, ends the worst elements of the draconian sequestration cuts, and reduces the uncertainty that characterized recent budget cycles.
Zogby Report Card: Outside events -- Mandela, jobs -- bolster Obama
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Pollster John Zogby reports in our White House report card that President Obama had a good week, thanks to events that mostly went his way.
Majority of Americans Believe Another Government Shutdown Likely in Coming Months; Last One Harmful to Medical Research
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New National Poll Reveals Many Respondents Predict China will Surpass U.S. in Science and Innovation by 2020.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Americans say it's likely there will be another government shutdown in the months ahead as Congress continues to debate deficit and budget issues, according to a new national public opinion poll commissioned by Research!America and the American Society of Hematology. This sentiment is shared across party affiliations: Democrats (66%), Republicans (65%) and Independents (65%). There is also consensus across party lines that government dysfunction has consequences.
Zogby Report Card: Obama can give thanks to Obamacare, Iran
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Pollster John Zogby reports in our White House report card feature that diplomatic advances in Iran and fixes to the Obamacare website salvaged the week for President Obama:
"The president had a few things to be thankful for this week.