Editorial note: Gallup will not publish new Gallup Daily tracking results on Sunday, Feb. 5- Monday, Feb. 6. The next update will be Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Where the U.S. Election Stands Now
February 6, 2012
Gallup editors review the key indicators that are likely to determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, putting the current data into historical context.
Economic Confidence Highest in D.C., Lowest in W.Va.
February 6, 2012
Residents of the District of Columbia and North Dakota expressed the most confidence in the U.S. economy last year, while those in West Virginia and Maine expressed the least. Economic confidence declined in all states last year.
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.
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.
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Most Egyptians Oppose U.S. Economic Aid
February 6, 2012
Egyptians are as likely to favor economic aid from Arab governments (68%) as they are to oppose aid from the U.S. (71%). Half favor aid from international institutions.
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.
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.
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.
GALLUP DAILY
Feb 1-3, 2012 – Updates daily at 1 p.m. ET; reflects one-day change
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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Last Week's Top Stories
Obama's Best and Worst: 81% approve in D.C., 29% in Utah
Turning Red: 17 states at least lean GOP, up from 10 in '10
Swing-State Matchups: Romney ties Obama; Gingrich trails
Hiring Comeback: +16 Job Creation Index score is best since Sept. '08
Good News From Haiti: Suffering down, confidence in government up
Politics
Where the U.S. Election Stands Now
February 6, 2012
Gallup editors review the key indicators that are likely to determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, putting the current data into historical context.
Most Egyptians Oppose U.S. Economic Aid
February 6, 2012
Egyptians are as likely to favor economic aid from Arab governments (68%) as they are to oppose aid from the U.S. (71%). Half favor aid from international institutions.
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.
Economy
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.
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.
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
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.
"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.
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