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Public's Opinion Of George W. Bush Is Turning Positive

Former President George W. Bush and his successor, President Obama, at the April 25 dedication of Bush's library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Larry W. Smith /EPA /LANDOV hide caption

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Public's Opinion Of George W. Bush Is Turning Positive

June 12, 2013 • For the first time since 2005, Gallup's polling shows Bush's "favorable" rating exceeding his "unfavorable" number. The polling firm says it's normal for Americans' opinions of former presidents to improve over time.

Once Again, Polls Show Attitudes Toward Guns Returning To Pre-shooting Levels

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Once Again, Polls Show Attitudes Toward Guns Returning To Pre-shooting Levels

April 1, 2013 • Immediately after previous shootings, polls shifted somewhat — then trended back toward earlier levels. A look at recent polls shows that happening again for the most part.

Gun Control: 'Only Modest Change' In Opinion Since Newtown Shootings

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Gun Control: 'Only Modest Change' In Opinion Since Newtown Shootings

December 20, 2012 • The latest Pew poll shows a slight upward shift in the percentage of Americans who say it's more important to control gun ownership than it is to protect the right to own guns. But deeply felt feelings appear to be limiting the change.

Gun Control: 'Only Modest Change' In Opinion Since Newtown Shootings

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