Republicans more trusted than Democrats?
I find this Poll by Rasmussen Reports rather interesting, even though I am not one to place alot into Polls until the numbers are held for a period of time (Polls can change Quickly). It doesn't amaze me that Democrats have a lead in Health Care, Education, and Social Security, but a couple things do.
Economy--45% to 39%, The Bush Administration and the Republican Party were attacked on the economy during the campaign, and as President, Obama and the Democrats pushed the Stimulus Bill, and proclaimed it to be "The Path" to financial stability. Bailouts were justified and would be a much needed item to help solidify an unstable economy--so one would believe that the "Trust Factor" would side with this Administration of "Hope and Change"
Taxes--Another "Battle Cry" from the Obama campaign trail. No new taxes for people making under a certain amount--one would think this would place firm Trust and Support for the Administration that spoke of eliminating some of the finanacial hardships the People faced!
National Security--51% to 36%, This really does not amaze me.
Immigration--another point in the Poll where the Republicans have more "Trust" than the Democrats, but in all honesty, I don't think either party wishes to deal with Immigration for fear of upsetting voters.
Your thoughts on the Poll?
Briefly, I'm surprised by Economy. I would have expected a large Democratic margin.
Also, Abortion. Most recent polls semm to indicate a "Pro-Life" majority. The tie is a surprise.
Iraq is surprise, as well. According to Dick Cheney, ""We will in fact, be greeted as liberators... I think it will go relatively quickly... [in] weeks rather than months." Yet we're still there, seven years later.
( http://www.factcheck.org/iraq/anti-war_ad_says_bush_cheney_rumsfeld.html )
Government Ethics is a surprise, as well. I would have expected this to split along party lines, with a slight Democratic lead. But, there is a slight Republican lead.
I followed your link back, and looked at the Rasmussen report of what is "very important" - and found that interesting, as well.