2012 Election Politico Polls

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Midterm predictions
How much do you think the spate of recent controversies will affect the 2014 elections?

A lot. : 1034
Some. : 597
Maybe a little. : 690
Not at all. : 824
I'm not sure. : 36
Total Votes: 3181

Scandal savvy?
How closely are you following the controversies that have recently rocked the administration?

Very closely. : 3964
Somewhat closely. : 2218
Not that closely. : 2508
Scandals? Controversies? : 1016
I'm not sure. : 24
Total Votes: 9730

Damage control
How well do you think the president has handled the recent spate of scandals so far?

He's doing a great job. : 1611
He's doing OK. : 2567
He's doing a lousy job. : 3984
I'm not sure. : 123
Total Votes: 8285

Panel discussion
How do you feel about the coming wave of House hearings over recent scandals?

I'm for them -- There are important questions that need to be answered. : 5946
I'm against them -- Too much talk, not enough action in Congress these days. : 5904
I?m not sure. : 238
Total Votes: 12088

Apples to apples?
Do you think the IRS tea-party-targeting scandal is comparable to Watergate?

Yes. : 2305
It is too soon to tell. : 880
No. : 4675
I'm not sure. : 39
Total Votes: 7899

Libya fallout
Do you think the Benghazi hearings will affect Hillary Clinton's potential 2016 presidential prospects?

Yes. : 4316
No. : 6569
I'm not sure. : 356
Total Votes: 11241

Border benchmarks?
Do you think an immigration reform bill should include strict border-security triggers?

Yes. : 2450
No. : 1259
I'm not sure. : 168
Total Votes: 3877

Choice words?
Do you think Harry Reid's "schoolyard bully" remarks were appropriate for the Senate floor?

Yes -- He was making a valid point. : 3213
No -- They were a violation of Senate decorum. : 2156
I?m not sure. : 144
Total Votes: 5513

Losing to win?
Do you think Chris Christie's weight-loss surgery is a sign that he's planning a 2016 presidential run?

Yes, he's running. : 1893
It means he's at least thinking seriously about it. : 2004
I don't think it is related to his political ambitions. : 1610
I'm not sure. : 177
Total Votes: 5684