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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Honduran Coup:

47% said their country was "not stable at all" in 2008

Security in Iraq:

58% expect situation to worsen without U.S. troops

Cautious Consumers:

88% are watching their spending very closely

Left Turn?:

46% say Democratic Party is "too liberal," up from 39%

U.S. Well-Being:

50% or more are "thriving" for third straight month

Gallup Poll - Politics News

Obama Honeymoon Continues; 7 Months Is Recent Average

July 3, 2009

Barack Obama’s recent job approval ratings have hovered around 60%. Since they remain above the historical average of 55% approval, he is arguably still in the honeymoon phase of his presidency. Recent presidents have averaged just seven months above this benchmark, much less than those from 1945-1974.

Main U.S. Political Parties Seen by Many as Too Extreme

June 30, 2009

Forty-two percent of Americans say the political views of the Democratic Party are "about right," more than the 34% who say the same about the Republican Party.
Majority Oppose New Law Regulating Tobacco

June 22, 2009

Fifty-two percent of Americans disapprove of the new law that gives the federal government power to regulate the manufacturing and marketing of cigarettes and other tobacco products, while 46% approve.
Women of All Ages More Likely to Be Democrats

June 12, 2009

Women (41%) are more likely than men (32%) to identify as Democrats, a pattern that holds across all age groups.
Americans Assess the GOP in Their Own Words

June 11, 2009

One-quarter of Americans name something unfavorable when they think of the Republican Party, another 16% mention "conservative," and 7% say something favorable.

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Most Indonesians Approve of Incumbent Ahead of Election

July 3, 2009

A new Gallup Poll of Indonesia suggests that Wednesday’s presidential election is the incumbent’s to lose. Ninety-two percent of Indonesians approve of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s job performance.

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Gallup Poll - U.S. News

Americans’ Worry About Terrorism Nears 5-Year Low

July 2, 2009

Americans’ level of worry about terrorism is near a five-year low -- with 36% saying they are very or somewhat worried that they or a family member will become a victim. However, 83% think the security measures put in place after 9/11 are still needed.

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U.S. Investor Optimism Tumbles in June

July 1, 2009

The Gallup Index of Investor Optimism -- a broad measure of investor perceptions -- tumbled 20 points to -21 in June 25-27 polling, giving up May’s gain and essentially returning to its April level.

Weekly Economic Wrap: No Improvement in Spending

June 30, 2009

While the percentage of Americans saying the economy is getting better is up 25 percentage points from a year ago, job creation is down 14 points and consumer spending is down 40%.

Investor Optimism Dissipates

July 1, 2009

The Gallup Index of Investor Optimism, a broad measure of investor perceptions, dropped to -21 in June, down from -1 in May.
Weekly Economic Insights: Frugality Taking Hold

June 30, 2009

Gallup Poll Editor in Chief Frank Newport talks in depth about this week's data from Gallup’s core economic indicators, including job loss and job creation, spending, and consumer mood.
In U.S., Most Are Scrutinizing Their Spending

June 29, 2009

A Gallup Poll Daily tracking aggregate from June finds 88% of Americans agreeing with the statement that "You are watching your spending very closely” and 71% saying that they are cutting back on how much money they spend each week.
Beer Edges Out Wine, Liquor as Drink of Choice in U.S.

June 29, 2009

Among the nearly two-thirds of Americans who say they drink alcoholic beverages, 40% say they most often drink beer, 34% say wine, and 21% choose liquor.

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Why Hope Matters Now

June 25, 2009

It’s easy to cultivate a sense of doom at the moment, and there are ample reasons to give up hope. But business leaders should resist the tide of negativity, says a prominent psychologist. That’s because hope serves a bottom-line business purpose.

What Leaders Must Do Next

June 11, 2009

Most senior executives are pushing hard to keep their companies together. If their businesses are to survive, those leaders can’t overlook opportunities to boost productivity and profitability -- and that means employee engagement is more critical than ever.

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