2005-05-15-皮尤-Disengaged_Public_Leans_Against_Changing_Filibuster_Rules_14页_47kb

Approval of President Bush and GOP leaders is slipping, with public opinion against changing Senate filibuster rules in judicial nominee disputes. By a 37%-28% margin, most Americans oppose ending filibusters, though 35% have no opinion. The engaged public is more likely to oppose change, supporting Bush's right to nominate if majority agrees but acknowledging minority blocking rights due to life terms. Gas prices dominate news interest, while DeLay's ethics issue draws low attention and little judgment. Incumbents face challenges in 2006 due to declining leader approvals and increased party bickering, reflecting unfavorable political perceptions since the 1990s.