In the latest Political Report, American Enterprise Institute (AEI) public opinion expert Karlyn Bowman and researcher Andrew Rugg look at how President Obama stacks up against other presidents, how he does in key swing states, and what matters in the early states.OBAMA...

In the latest Political Report, American Enterprise Institute (AEI) public opinion expert Karlyn Bowman and researcher Andrew Rugg look at how President Obama does in the key swing states, how he stacks up against other presidents, the state of early states, and reflections on Iraq.

How do civil society organizations operate in the authoritarian environment of Vladimir Putin’s “sovereign democracy?”  To what extent are they able to further their causes despite pervasive corruption and the rule of courts that take their cues from the Kremlin?

Hope springs eternal among policy makers in Europe’s beleaguered periphery. At five minutes to midnight in Athens, and with a bank run having started in Madrid, these policy makers cling to the forlorn hope that somehow Germany is going to relent on its strong opposition to euro bonds.

AEI's political team examines polling data on how Americans view the federal government's programs and priorities.

This issue of Political Report covers approval ratings of President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Congress; public opinion on the Afghanistan troop surge; and more.

This issue of Political Report covers president-elect Barack Obama, Republican ratings, taxes, the economic rescue plan, Guantanamo, universal health care, and more.

Here is another good news/bad news column about the 112th Congress.