In our November post-election survey conducted on election night, we asked the question “If Barack Obama were to win the election for President, which general position would you want your member of Congress to take…will vote to help Barack Obama pass his agenda, or will vote to be a check and balance?” The majority (54% to 36%) preferred their member of Congress to be a check and balance.

 

In our recent May 2009 survey, we asked a similar question but this time specifically tied the responses to a Democrat and Republican congressman. “Since Barack Obama won the election for President, who would you prefer to represent you in Congress? A Democrat congressman who will help Barack Obama pass his agenda, or a Republican congressman who will be a check and balance to Barack Obama.” Despite labeling the candidate as a Republican and Barack Obama’s popularity, a slight majority (51% to 41%) still would prefer a Republican congressman..... To continue reading, please click here