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Record Share of Voters Want Most Members of Congress Defeated in Next Midterm Election
Nearly three-quarters of registered voters would like to see most members of Congress defeated in the next midterm election, according to a survey conducted before the end of the government shutdown. Moreover, the share saying they do not want their own representative reelected – 38% – is as high as it has been in two decades. read more >
Fact Tank: Nearly 4-in-10 voters don’t want to see their own lawmaker re-elected
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Tea Party’s Image Turns More Negative
 A survey conducted during the standoff over the budget and debt ceiling found the Tea Party is less popular than ever and even many Republicans view the movement negatively. Meanwhile, Senator Ted Cruz’s popularity has soared among Tea Party Republicans, while House Speaker John Boehner’s image has suffered. read more >
Fact Tank: John Boehner's dilemma -- in a chart
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Saudi Arabia’s Image Falters among Middle East Neighbors
There has been a substantial decline in favorable views of Saudi Arabia among key Middle Eastern publics. Contributing factors include criticism of the influence the Saudis wield and disapproval of the Saudi record. read more >
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5 facts about Social Security
Now that the government shutdown is over and a U.S. default averted, will attention turn to a "grand bargain" on the budget that includes reform of entitlement programs? Read More>
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