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Wilson Research Strategies CEO Chris Wilson discusses Obama’s “lipstick on a pig” comments with host Martha McCallum on Fox News Live Desk.
To demonstrate his bi-partisanship at the “faith debate” last night, Sen. Obama said he would look to former Senator Sam Nunn (a Democrat) and current Senator Dick Lugar (a Republican) for advice on foreign affairs. Obama also said he would look to Sen. Tom Coburn for domestic advice. Yeah Riiiiiiiiight!
From The Hill:
“On Domestic policy I’ve got friends ranging from Ted Kennedy to Tom Coburn, who don’t necessarily agree on a lot of things but both I think have a sincere desire to see this country improved.” Read more…
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WRS CEO Chris Wilson discusses Obama “Embrace” ad on FOX
Leading national Republican research and consulting firm Wilson Research Strategies, has released its August 2008 edition of the National Political Environment Assessment
Highlights:
“The American public is more deeply concerned about the economy than they were about the war at it’s height opinion wise.”
“Ideas such as the gas tax holiday and support for offshore drilling finds support from a majority of the population, as does more long term solutions.”
“The American public has indicated that they think John McCain is better equiped to deal with the war in Iraq.”
WRS says the data presented in the report has been collected from reputable news and academic polling organizations, with analysis and interpretation by WRS.
Wilson Research Strategies CEO Chris Wilson discusses choices for Vice President, the new McCain television ad with Britney Spears and Paris Hilton and whether Obama is playing the race card.
We are definitely in the wrong business! Oklahoma’s own Wilson Research Strategies (WRS) was recently commissioned to do a poll on why people listen to Christian radio. You know what they found out? Hold on to your hats now. WRS found out that 56% of people listened to Christian radio for the Christian music, and 40% tuned in for the sermons and teaching. Get out of here! Who whudda thunk it! We’d be VERY curious to know why the other 4% listen. Read more…
Wilson Research Strategies recently released its May 2008 edition of the National Political Environment Assessment. This edition analyzes this fall’s match up between Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain. Here are a few quotes from the report:
“Despite reports in the press about the “revolutionary” status of Barack Obama, current data points to an election that could look much like 2000 and 2004.”
“Compounding the problem with nationalizing an election is the fact that independent voters have not gotten the message they’re supposed to dislike Obama. In fact, Obama’s standing with independents is almost as strong with Democrats.”
“McCain and Republicans continue to enjoy a significant advantage with voters on trust and to handle terrorism. Obama has gained since February.”
By Aaron Blake
Despite all the hoopla over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s (D-N.Y.) “3 a.m.” ad, political insiders say she suffers from a lack of credibility in the spot, and independents were not swayed by her message, according to a new survey.
The ad, which questions whom people would want to answer a phone ringing in the White House during the early morning hours when “something’s happening in the world,” has crystallized Clinton’s argument that Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) lacks experience.
A survey of 220 political insiders by Wilson Research Strategies, however, shows reviewers gave the ad a 4.3 out of 10 for its credibility and a 4.5 for its appeal. Independents were especially harsh, giving it a 4.4 overall.
Some observers have argued that such attacks on Obama might backfire in the general election.
A Zogby poll this week showed Americans, by a wide margin, would rather have GOP nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) answer the 3 a.m. call than either Democrat. Read more..
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Video: WRS CEO Chris Wilson on The Glenn Beck Show Discussing Hillary & Barack (1/14/08)
New Poll: Americans Oppose Abortion Coverage in “Universal Health Care Plans”
From frcblog.com:
FRC Action, the legislative action arm of Family Research Council, has released the results of a commissioned national survey showing that a clear majority of voters would be less likely to support a candidate who proposes a national health care plan that includes universal abortion coverage. The scientific survey by Wilson Research Strategies asked the following question of 801 likely voters: “If a candidate for the Presidency proposed a national health care plan with universal coverage of abortion at taxpayer expense, would you be more or less likely to vote for that candidate?”
A clear majority of voters (56%) signaled that they would be “less likely” to vote for a presidential candidate proposing universal abortion coverage compared to (31%) who would be “more likely” to support such a candidate. Intensity runs strongest among those opposed to the idea, with 45% indicating they would be “much less likely” to vote in favor of a candidate whose plan forced taxpayers to pay for abortion, compared to 19% who would be “much more likely” to endorse such a candidate. Opposition to universal abortion coverage crossed nearly every demographic including sex, race, region, and age.
Some of the poll’s most interesting findings include the following: Read more…