Poll Watch: CBS News Political Survey

CBS News Political Survey

Should Republicans in Congress Stick To Positions Or Compromise?

• Compromise 72%
• Stick to positions 21%

Among Democrats

• Compromise 86%
• Stick to positions 9%

Among Independents

• Compromise 69%
• Stick to positions 25%

Among Republicans

• Compromise 60%
• Stick to positions 32%

Among Tea Partiers

• Compromise 55%
• Stick to positions 38%

Should President Obama Stick To Positions Or Compromise?

• Compromise 78%
• Stick to positions 16%

Among Democrats

• Compromise 70%
• Stick to positions 23%

Among Independents

• Compromise 78%
• Stick to positions 17%

Among Republicans

• Compromise 88%
• Stick to positions 5%

President Obama’s Overall Job Rating

• Approve 45%
• Disapprove 45%

President Obama’s Handling of Foreign Policy

• Approve 46%
• Disapprove 37%

Views of the Parties

Democratic Party

• Favorable 46%
• Unfavorable 46%

Republican Party

• Favorable 42%
• Unfavorable 48%

Survey of 1,137 adults was conducted November 7-10, 2010. The margin of error is +/- 3 percentage points.