Gingrich Maintaining Grip on New Lead
January 27, 2012
Newt Gingrich is now the candidate of choice for 32% of Republican voters nationwide, his highest level of support this year. The 24% supporting Mitt Romney is his lowest.
Obama Ratings Historically Polarized
January 27, 2012
Barack Obama's approval ratings averaged 80% among Democrats and 12% among Republicans his third year in office -- a gap of 68 points. That level of polarization is the same as in his second year, and the fourth highest on record.
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.
Majority of Americans Want Gov't to Help Stop Foreclosures
January 26, 2012
At a time when the majority of homeowners are worried about home values, Democrats and independents tend to favor government action to mitigate foreclosures, while Republicans prefer the housing market resolve its problems on its own.
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Post-State of the Union Analysis
January 26, 2012
From economic fairness to energy exploration, pride in the military, and trade with China, Gallup reviews where Americans stand on 16 major policy issues and statements President Obama made in his 2012 State of the Union address.
Opinion Briefing: New Normal Unclear for U.S., Pakistan
January 26, 2012
Pakistanis' increasingly sour views of the U.S. in 2011 underscore how difficult it will be for the two nations to reset their relationship.
Egyptians Expect Military to Hand Power to Elected Gov't
January 25, 2012
One year after protests that led to former President Hosni Mubarak's overthrow, most Egyptians are confident that the ruling military council will hand over power to a civilian government after presidential elections.
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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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Gallup Management Journal
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.
What China's Rise Really Means
January 19, 2012
If current trends continue, China's GDP will surpass the United States' in the coming decades. "When and if that happens, America loses," says Gallup's chairman. "China may dominate the world."
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General Acceptance: 60% would be satisfied with Romney-Obama race
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Mid-Month Improvement: 8.3% U.S. unemployment as of Jan. 15
Equal Evils: Americans dislike both big business and big gov't
Politics
Obama Ratings Historically Polarized
January 27, 2012
Barack Obama's approval ratings averaged 80% among Democrats and 12% among Republicans his third year in office -- a gap of 68 points. That level of polarization is the same as in his second year, and the fourth highest on record.
Majority in U.S. Want Government to Act on Home Foreclosures
January 26, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport discusses Americans' views on the federal government's involvement in preventing housing foreclosures and reveals differences by age, race, political party, and income.
Post-State of the Union Analysis
January 26, 2012
From economic fairness to energy exploration, pride in the military, and trade with China, Gallup reviews where Americans stand on 16 major policy issues and statements President Obama made in his 2012 State of the Union address.
Economy
Majority in U.S. Want Government to Act on Home Foreclosures
January 26, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport discusses Americans' views on the federal government's involvement in preventing housing foreclosures and reveals differences by age, race, political party, and income.
Majority of Americans Want Gov't to Help Stop Foreclosures
January 26, 2012
At a time when the majority of homeowners are worried about home values, Democrats and independents tend to favor government action to mitigate foreclosures, while Republicans prefer the housing market resolve its problems on its own.
Americans Divided on Whether U.S. Economic System Is Unfair
January 25, 2012
About half (49%) of Americans agree with President Obama's claim that the U.S. economic system is unfair, while 45% say it is fair. At the same time, 62% say the U.S. economic system is fair to them personally.
Wellbeing
More Americans Uninsured in 2011
January 24, 2012
More American adults lacked health insurance coverage in 2011 -- rising to 17.1% from 16.4% in 2010 and continuing the upward trend seen since 2008. Young adults are the only major demographic group to increase their coverage.
Key Chronic Diseases Decline in U.S.
January 20, 2012
Slightly fewer American adults in 2011 reported having ever been diagnosed with high cholesterol and high blood pressure -- the two most widespread chronic diseases in the county out of the seven that Gallup and Healthways track.
Half in U.S. Feel Worse Off Financially
January 18, 2012
Nearly half of U.S. adults, 49%, say their finances are worse than a year ago, a rate that is among the highest in four decades. At the same time, 56% predict improvement in their finances, creating a mixed picture of Americans' financial mood.
World
Opinion Briefing: New Normal Unclear for U.S., Pakistan
January 26, 2012
Pakistanis' increasingly sour views of the U.S. in 2011 underscore how difficult it will be for the two nations to reset their relationship.
Egyptians Expect Military to Hand Power to Elected Gov't
January 25, 2012
One year after protests that led to former President Hosni Mubarak's overthrow, most Egyptians are confident that the ruling military council will hand over power to a civilian government after presidential elections.
Egyptians Shifted to Islamist Parties as Elections Neared
January 24, 2012
As Egypt's new parliament begins its work, Gallup surveys suggest many Egyptians decided to support the Islamist political parties who now dominate the legislature just prior to the parliamentary elections.
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