Politics & Government

Americans More Favorable of President's Plans for Health Care, Economy and Foreign Policy after Viewing State of the Union Address

  2010 FEB 11 - (VerticalNews.com) -- Results of a national study among 1,050 self-reported Democrats, Republicans and Independents revealed that favorability for the President's plans for health care, the economy, and foreign policy increased among all political parties after viewing President Obama's State of the Union Address.

  HCD Research conducted the study using its mediacurves.com website earlier this evening to obtain Americans' "level of favorability" regarding the president's plans for critical issues including the U.S. economy, health care and foreign policy. To view detailed results go to www.mediacurves.com.

  After the speech, President Obama's likeability ratings increased among all parties, with Democrats giving him an average likeability score of 6.2; Republicans giving him an average likeability score of 4.0; and Independents giving him an average likeability score of 5.1. In addition, the percentage of respondents who indicated that they would vote for Barack Obama if he ran for a second term increased among all parties.

  Keywords: Foreign Policy, Government, HCD Research Inc., Political Parties, Politics, Republicans

  This article was prepared by VerticalNews Politics & Government editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2010, VerticalNews Politics & Government via VerticalNews.com.