51% Favor Government Shutdown Until Congress Cuts Health Care Funding

51% Favor Government Shutdown Until Congress Cuts Health Care Funding

President Obama yesterday criticized congressional Republicans for insisting on spending cuts in any budget deal that continues government operations past October 1, saying they risk "economic chaos." Most voters agree a federal government shutdown would be bad for the economy, but they're willing to risk one until Democrats and Republicans in Congress agree on ways to cut the budget, including cuts in funding for the new national health care law. Read More

14% Likely to Miss or Be Late With A Mortgage Payment in Next Six Months

Most homeowners continue to say they have not missed a mortgage payment in the last six months, but their outlook for the next six months is less optimistic. Read More

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll: 48% Approve of Obama's Job Performance

45% Think Their Home Will Be Worth More In Five Years

Generic Congressional Ballot: Democrats 38%, Republicans 38%

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