Jeremy Taylor
![Recession? What Recession? Americans Say ‘We’re Doing Better Than Our Folks’ — Survey of the Day](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/Generations.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Recession? What Recession? Americans Say ‘We’re Doing Better Than Our Folks’ — Survey of the Day
While the county has been going through an extended period of economic decline and uncertainty, a solid majority of Americans still think that they are ahead of where their parents were financially.
![Fewer Grinches This Year as Most People Want Family Time](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/christmas-family-time.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fewer Grinches This Year as Most People Want Family Time
Where has all the commercialism gone? This year, the majority of Americans “don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree,” as Mariah Carey sings. Their favorite aspect of the holiday season is the time they get to spend with loved ones.
![Who Really Likes the Taste of Eggnog, Anyway?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/eggnog.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Who Really Likes the Taste of Eggnog, Anyway?
Eggnog is one of those drinks we all like to have around the holidays not because it’s our favorite drink, but just because of tradition. However, it turns out that more people actually like the drink than dislike it.
![Troops Returning From Iraq War Have Americans Split](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/Iraq-war-ends.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Troops Returning From Iraq War Have Americans Split
Earlier this week, the Pentagon declared the end of the Iraq War, an almost nine-year conflict which claimed 4,487 American lives and removed Saddam Hussein from power. Now, Americans are are conflicted over whether the entire endeavor was worth it.
![Do College Football Fans Want the BCS or a Playoff System?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/LSU-Alabama.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Do College Football Fans Want the BCS or a Playoff System?
It’s pretty well accepted that the BCS system to determine college football’s national championship is unpopular with the public.
But a new survey from Poll Position shows just how hated the BCS -- which uses a mix of human polls, computer rankings and strength of schedule to determine a one-off national championship game — really is.
![Will Newt Gingrich Actually Accept Michael Savage’s $1 Million to Leave the Presidential Race?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/newt-gingrich-michael-savage.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Will Newt Gingrich Actually Accept Michael Savage’s $1 Million to Leave the Presidential Race?
Conservative talk show host Michael Savage is seemingly so sure of Newt Gingrich’s inability to beat Barack Obama in the general election, that he’s willing to take him out of the race… by any financial means necessary.
![The Public Agrees, About $150,000 a Year Makes You ‘Rich’](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/rich-money.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Public Agrees, About $150,000 a Year Makes You ‘Rich’
In light of the Occupy Wall Street movement focusing attention on the “one percent” and the debate over raising taxes on the wealthy, Gallup asked 1,012 adults how much money they would need to make a year in order to consider themselves rich.
![Say Goodbye to Holiday Spirit, Most Aren’t Fazed](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/christmas-happy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Say Goodbye to Holiday Spirit, Most Aren’t Fazed
Despite all the glitz and glam, all the lights, tinsel and gifts, the holiday season doesn’t bring cheer to the majority of Americans. According to a new survey from Poll Position, only 37 percent of 1,072 adults surveyed answered that the holidays make them happier.
![Are You Like Most Who Think We Celebrate Christmas Too Early?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/christmas-lights.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Are You Like Most Who Think We Celebrate Christmas Too Early?
These days, the Christmas season kicks into full swing right after Thanksgiving ends, but it looks like the majority of Americans aren’t particularly thrilled with spending an entire month celebrating the holiday.
![Too Many Drivers Eat, Text, Watch Videos and More Behind the Wheel](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/texting-while-driving.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Too Many Drivers Eat, Text, Watch Videos and More Behind the Wheel
Buckle your seat belts, folks.
According to Harris Poll chairman Humphrey Taylor regarding a new survey, “The number of drivers who engage in potentially dangerous, in some cases extremely dangerous, behaviors while driving is terrifyingly high.”