Poll: Majority Of Americans Still Favor The Death Penalty

The controversy that led to the execution of Troy Davis, the man convicted of murdering a Georgia police officer, did little to nothing to sway the Americans’ opinions of the death penalty. 

According to a new Rasmussen Reports poll, six in ten Americans remain in favor of the death penalty. This figure mirrors poll results dating back to 2009 which showed that 61 to 63 percent of Americans favored the death penalty during that time period. 

Despite America’s firm stance on the issue, a growing number of voters have begun to worry that such a system could result in the death of innocent people. Poll figures found that 74 percent of Americans are at least somewhat concerned about the potential for wrongful deaths. 

Generally, Americans are split at 43 percent over whether or not they believe the death penalty serves as a crime deterrent. 

The survey of 1,000 adults was conducted on Sept. 23-24 and a margin of error of +/-3 percent. 

Obama Advisor Notes Difficult Road Ahead

Former White House Advisor David Axelrod said this morning that it will be a “titanic struggle” to get President Obama re-elected next year.

The Boston Globe reports that Axelrod, who spoke to an audience of roughly 200 on the campus of Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, acknowledged the challenges that Obama faces — notably, a flat-lining economy and a high jobless rate.

“We don’t have the wind at our backs this election,” Axelrod said.

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Perry Still Standing After Poor Debate Performance

Although his performance in last week’s GOP debate was widely panned, Rick Perry hasn’t seen a heavy drop in the polls.

According to a new CNN/ORC poll, the Texas Governor continues to sit atop the GOP field, leading former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney 28 to 21 percent, and in a Rasmussen Reports poll, the margin between him and Obama has not grown since last Thursday. The President maintains a six point lead among likely voters.

Despite evidence of a strong drop in national support, Perry’s lackluster appearance alongside the rest of the Republican field has cast doubt among large Republican donors, with many scrambling for an alternative candidate, such as New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

The CNN/ORC poll was conducted September 23-25 among 1,010 adults and the Rasmussen poll was conducted among 1,000 likely voters on the evenings of September 22^nd and the 23^rd.

Report: Thousands Of Weapons Missing In Libya

ABC News reports this morning that as many as 20,000 surface-to-air missiles have gone missing in Libya, where a political revolution and a NATO-led military campaign against former ruler Moammar Gaffafi has engulfed the tiny North African nation in chaos for months.

According to the new report, “an estimated 20,000 portable, heat-seeking missiles have gone missing from unguarded Army weapons warehouses.”

The story notes the very real possibility that many of the weapons could end up in the hands of terrorist groups like al-Qaeda, which maintains a presence in Libya.

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Cain: I'll Get The Black Vote

GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain said Monday night that he thinks at least a third of black voters would support him in a general election matchup against President Barack Obama.

Cain made the declaration during an interview with Greta Van Susteren on Fox News.

“I am confident, based upon black people that I run into, black people that used to call my radio show, black people that have signed up on my Web site to support me — I believe, quite frankly, that my campaign, I will garner a minimum of a third of the black vote in this country, and possibly more.”

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