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Blaming both sides, whats interesting is you may have democrats -- simultaneously in your poll democrats saying this is the worst congress ever because they are blocking so much of what president obama wants to do and republicans saying its the worst congress ever because theyre not repealing more of what president obama wants to do, particularly the health care law. historically, attitudes about the president have shaped midterms more than attitudes about congress overall. thats a troubling ind...

His comments about gays and african-americans smacked of, quote, white privilege. the decision by a&e ignited discussions. theyre close to their goal of 250,000 signatures. next years mid term elections may be a big deal for washington, but for much of the nations voters its shaping up to be one big snooze fest. thats according to a new cnn/orc poll which showed 43% of registered voters are not enthusiastic about voting in the upcoming election, thats compared to 30% who say theyre jazzed. whe...

Day. theyve now won five years in a row on christmas day. not the match-up we were expecting but still a good game. this was the last year of the b bcs. which two teams play for the national championship? next year well move to a committee and will select four playoff. new cnn/orc poll showed that 61% of people said the bcs got it right this year, that the computer was correct picking florida state and auburn playing for the national championship. do you agree? >> the whole thing is so confusing...

Coordinating this mission says that the ship is 100 nautical miles east of the french base of dumont durval in the ant arctic. they said wednesday it could take some two days to reach the vessel. luckily passengers have plenty of food on board as they wait to be rescued. the man accused of shooting and killing a tsa agent at lax last month will be arraigned today in court. paul see ciancia is facing char. opening bell as i said just rang on wall street in celebration of the pinstripe bowl ...

67% say yes, this is the worst congress of your lifetime. its not a surprise to folks who have been watching washington work over the past year but is washington getting the message? >> its really interesting question. i think congress realizes, they realize they are not the bell of the ball. but, theres the but, most members worry about how they are perceived in their own district and how the institution is perceived overall. and the vast majority of them feel as they they are reflecting the po...

>> approval ratings are abysmal. one of the new cnn/orc poll results. registered voters asked, are you more likely to vote for a candidate who supports the president or opposes the president? look at this. 40% said, supports the president. 55% said, they want to vote for a candidate in the midterm elections who opposes the president. voters very much against the president now how is this going to fare for democrats? are they in danger because of the sentiment of losing the senate? >> its definit...

I think is generally a positive. >> the countrys sharply divided when it comes to the new health care law. a new gallup poll out today illustrates that. what was the presidents greatest achievement? the affordable care act, 22%. but asked what was his biggest failure? also the affordable care act with 36% of americans. meanwhile, a new cnn/orc poll out today shows that the law remains unpopular. only 35% said they support it. that versus 62% who say theyre opposed. of course not all that opposit...

Tweaks to this law that each one feels like another dripping drop. in this case, theres not really a big downside for consumers. i cant see anybody being particularly upset. maybe some insurance companies a bit. but getting more people into the system and getting them the opportunity to get health insurance by january 1st which they wouldnt if they didnt sign up by today or now tomorrow i think is generally a positive. >> the countrys sharply divided when it comes to the new health care law. a n...

Gay marriage. that was really just the beginning. since becoming pontiff in march, his words and actions have marked a break with the conservative papacies of john paul ii and benedict, winning him fans around the world. joe johns is here with a closer look. just how popular is he? >> very, very popular, brianna. a new cnn/orc poll shows pope francis with sky-high approval ratings that arguably make him the most well regarded religious figure among americans. he is greeted around the world like ...

Support for obamacare is dropping and dropping fast, it appears. so what can we expect with this deadline looming? more now from athena jones live in honolulu. good morning. >> good morning, kate. the president said friday more than a million people have signed up for health plans through either the state or federal marketplaces since october 1st, but our new polls show that the job of selling the health care law to the american people is far from complete. the latest poll by cnn/orc shows the w...