Saw this poll from CBS News earlier this month. Thought it was interesting..

From 11/7-11/10/10

 

"Are you generally optimistic or pessimistic about the next two years with Barack Obama as president?"

Optimistic 55%

Pessimistic 38%

Unsure 7%

 

"Do you think Barack Obama will try to work with Republicans in Congress in order to get things done, or won't he?"

Will Try 73%

Wont Try 23%

Unsure 4%

 

"Do you think the Republicans in Congress will try to work with Barack Obama in order to get things done, or won't they?"

Will Try 45%

Wont Try 48%

Unsure 7%

 

"Which do you think Barack Obama should do: compromise some of his positions in order to get things done, or stick to his positions even if it means not getting as much done?"

Compromise 78%

Stick 16%

Depends 3%

Unsure 3%

 

"Which do you think the Republicans in Congress should do: compromise some of their positions in order to get things done, or stick to their positions even if it means not getting as much done?"

Compromise 72%

Stick 21%

Depends 3%

Unsure 4%

 

"What do you think will be the main goal of the Republicans in Congress? Do you think their main goal is to pass policies of their own, or their main goal is to block President Obama's policies?"

Pass 36%

Block 49%

Unsure 15%

 

Interesting how? Interesting like a bunch of scrambled eggs? The whole damn thing is a contradiction upon itself.

its interesting amongst the mix of other polls, results.

 

So Americans...

- Are pretty split (+3 negative on the presidents performance)

- But are optimistic about his Presidency

- Voted overwhelmingly to elect Republicans to the House/Senate

- Really want them to work with the President

- But don't think the people they just elected, will.