Mississippi Most Conservative State, D.C. Most Liberal
February 3, 2012
Mississippi, Utah, Wyoming, and Alabama are the four most conservative states in the U.S., each with 50% or more of its population identifying as conservative. The District of Columbia and Massachusetts are the most liberal states.
More States Move to GOP in 2011
February 2, 2012
Seventeen states showed a Republican advantage in party affiliation of at least five points in 2011, up from 10 in 2010 and 5 in 2008. Meanwhile, 19 states including D.C. showed a similar Democratic advantage, with 15 competitive.
Opinion Briefing: Confidence Deficit in the EU
February 2, 2012
Europeans' and Americans' confidence in their financial institutions has followed a similar trajectory throughout the global economic crisis, suggesting a strong link between the two struggling economies.
U.S. Unemployment Up, to 8.6% in January
February 2, 2012
U.S. unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased slightly to 8.6% in January from 8.5% in December. Underemployment increased more sharply as a higher number of part-time workers sought full-time work.
Romney Now Leads Gingrich, 31% to 26%
February 1, 2012
Mitt Romney has moved ahead of Newt Gingrich in national Republican voters' preferences for the 2012 GOP nomination, 31% to 26%, according to Gallup Daily tracking from Jan. 27-31.
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U.S. Consumer Spending Declined in January, as Is Typical
February 3, 2012
Americans' self-reported retail spending dropped by a predictable amount in January compared with December, as consumers pulled back from their elevated spending levels over the holiday season.
Obama Approval Above 50% in 10 States and D.C. in 2011
January 31, 2012
President Obama's job approval rating exceeded the majority level in 10 states plus the District of Columbia in 2011. His ratings were highest in D.C., Hawaii, and Maryland, and lowest in Utah and Idaho, and declined in most states.
Romney Seen as More Presidential, Sincere Than Gingrich
January 30, 2012
Voters nationally and in 12 general election swing states are more likely to say Mitt Romney is presidential and sincere than to say so about Newt Gingrich. Fewer than half think either man understands what average Americans face.
GALLUP MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
Why Work-Life Balance Isn't Balanced
February 2, 2012
Helping employees achieve balance between work and life sounds very good, even benevolent, in theory. But in practice, it has limitations. Focusing on employee wellbeing actually makes more sense.
What Matters Most to Banking Customers
January 26, 2012
Only 15% of Americans have confidence in the U.S. banking system, according to Gallup research. This marks an all-time low. Here's how banks can start to rebuild trust.
GALLUP EVENTS
Summit on Religion, Wellbeing, and Health
On February 16 experts from Gallup, Harvard, Princeton, and the University of Wisconsin will review how religion relates to wellbeing and health, what explains the relationship, and its implications for the future.
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Interactive Features
Gallup Management Journal
Why Work-Life Balance Isn't Balanced
February 2, 2012
Helping employees achieve balance between work and life sounds very good, even benevolent, in theory. But in practice, it has limitations. Focusing on employee wellbeing actually makes more sense.
What Matters Most to Banking Customers
January 26, 2012
Only 15% of Americans have confidence in the U.S. banking system, according to Gallup research. This marks an all-time low. Here's how banks can start to rebuild trust.
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Politics
States in East Are Most Democratic; in West, Most Republican
February 2, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals the most Democratic and most Republican states in the country and discusses regional differences in party identification.
More States Move to GOP in 2011
February 2, 2012
Seventeen states showed a Republican advantage in party affiliation of at least five points in 2011, up from 10 in 2010 and 5 in 2008. Meanwhile, 19 states including D.C. showed a similar Democratic advantage, with 15 competitive.
Romney Now Leads Gingrich, 31% to 26%
February 1, 2012
Mitt Romney has moved ahead of Newt Gingrich in national Republican voters' preferences for the 2012 GOP nomination, 31% to 26%, according to Gallup Daily tracking from Jan. 27-31.
Economy
Opinion Briefing: Confidence Deficit in the EU
February 2, 2012
Europeans' and Americans' confidence in their financial institutions has followed a similar trajectory throughout the global economic crisis, suggesting a strong link between the two struggling economies.
U.S. Unemployment Up, to 8.6% in January
February 2, 2012
U.S. unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, increased slightly to 8.6% in January from 8.5% in December. Underemployment increased more sharply as a higher number of part-time workers sought full-time work.
U.S. Job Creation Best Since September 2008
February 1, 2012
Gallup's Job Creation Index was at +16 in January, its highest point since September 2008. This is based on 33% of workers nationwide saying their employers are hiring and 17% saying their employers are letting workers go.
Wellbeing
Northern Ireland Boasts Best Wellbeing in UK
January 31, 2012
Northern Ireland residents have higher overall wellbeing than those in England, Scotland, or Wales. This is due to their better life ratings, workplace perceptions, and access to basic needs. However, the nation's health habits lag.
Germans' Life Ratings Decline Slightly Amid Eurozone Crisis
January 31, 2012
Germans were slightly less positive about their lives in 2011 than they were in 2010. Their emotional wellbeing also worsened somewhat last year.
U.S. Financial Worries Rival Those of 1992
January 25, 2012
Americans' worries about losing a job, maintaining their standard of living, and paying medical bills are near the highs Gallup has measured in the last two decades, and similar to what they were during the 1991-1992 economic downturn.
World
"Suffering" in Haiti Lowest Since 2006
February 1, 2012
Two years after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti, "suffering" is the lowest Gallup has yet recorded. More Haitians are enjoying their lives, and fewer are reporting feeling sad, stressed, or angry.
Haitians' Confidence in Government Rebounds
January 31, 2012
Haitians' faith in government institutions has reached record highs since the devastating earthquake two years ago. Nearly half of Haitians (46%) are confident in their national government, up from 16% in 2010.
Europeans See Poor Job Market
January 27, 2012
A median of 12% of EU residents in 2011 said it was a good time to find a job where they live, while a median of 80% said it was a bad time. Residents of Greece were most pessimistic, while Germans were most optimistic.
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