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In a survey of voters in September 2007, Peter Hart Research found these two frames scored highest out of eight:

- “Over the past five years the Bush administration has spent nearly half a
trillion dollars in Iraq, while saying that we cannot afford to meet our
priorities at here at home. In fact with just one week of Iraq war funding, more »

In January 2008, Greenberg, Quinlan and Rosner surveyed the “swingiest of swing” voters.17 They voters describe themselves as Independent, or they were Democrats and Republicans who did not support their party candidate in various polls. The survey geography was in swing congressional districts, presidential battleground states and swing Senate states. more »

A February 2008 AP-Ipsos poll of registered voters revealed that the best ways to improve the economy are to pull out of Iraq and spend on domestic investments.

How much do you think each of the following would help fix the country’s economic problems?

- Pulling out of Iraq: Great deal 48%, Some 20%, Only a little 13%, No help at all 18% more »

In January 2008, Fortune magazine asked people’s opinion about how to repair the economy. Here are some proposals to help the economy, favor or oppose?

- Tax cuts just for low and middle income people: Favor 76% Oppose 21%
- Limiting rate increases on adjustable rate mortgages to keep them more affordable: Favor 75% Oppose 21% more »