In January 2008, Greenberg, Quinlan and Rosner surveyed the “swingiest of swing” voters.17 They voters describe themselves as Independent, or they were Democrats and Republicans who did not support their party candidate in various polls. The survey geography was in swing congressional districts, presidential battleground states and swing Senate states. Even among this tough group, the survey found overwhelming support for an investment agenda, with a 69% to 25% margin. It’s important, however, also to stress accountability and to respond to voter concerns about deficits and incompetence.

- “Under this plan, the government will invest to guarantee high-quality
affordable health care for all, invest in child development and preschool
programs that help kids start school ready to learn, strengthen public
schools and expand college aid. This plan will also develop clean energy to
help end our dependence on oil. In order to pay for the plan, it would
eliminate recently passed tax breaks for millionaires and big corporations,
safely end our costly war with Iraq and include new measures to hold
government accountable and reduce corruption and waste.”
- 69% support; 25% oppose