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Election Polls -- Accuracy Record in Presidential Elections

Gallup Poll Accuracy Record in Presidential Elections, 1936-2012

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No updates March 28. Next update March 29.
Real Unemployment	9.7%	+0.1
Gallup Good Jobs	46.5%	-0.1
Engaged at Work	33.7%	-0.6
Economic Confidence	-10	-
Consumer Spending	$85	-4
Obama Approval	52%	-

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Standard of Living Ratings Rise During Obama Presidency

Americans' ratings of their standard of living, a key aspect of financial well-being, have improved during Barack Obama's presidency. Americans are more likely to be satisfied with their current standard of living and to say it is improving.

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U.S. Gallup Good Jobs Rate 46.5% in August

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Well-Being

Sep 1, 2016

Americans’ Health Assessments Worsen During Obama Years

Physical health trends for U.S. adults have been mixed during Barack Obama's presidency. Overall self-assessments of health have worsened, and obesity and diabetes have climbed, but reports of high cholesterol have trended down.

Well-Being

Aug 31, 2016

In U.S., Smoking Dips, but Fewer Eating Healthy Since ‘09

U.S. adults are less likely to smoke and are slightly more likely to exercise regularly than they were in 2009, when Obama took office. But the percentage who report eating healthy on any given day has declined slightly.

Economy

Aug 31, 2016

In U.S., Slim Majority Again Sees Unions as Helping Economy

By 52% to 41%, Americans say labor unions mostly help rather than hurt the U.S. economy. That is a reversal from 2009-2011, but is similar to pre-recession opinion. The 56% who approve of unions remains below the historical norm.

Well-Being

Aug 30, 2016

Americans’ Life Evaluations Improve During Obama Era

Life evaluations among all major racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. have improved during Barack Obama's presidency. But blacks' life evaluations have retreated in Obama's second term after spiking in his first.

Economy

Aug 30, 2016

U.S. Economic Confidence Steady This Summer

Americans' confidence in the economy has hit a standstill this summer, with the Gallup U.S. Economic Confidence Index holding at -12 for the third week in a row.

Well-Being

Aug 29, 2016

Uninsured Down Since Obamacare; Cost, Quality Still Concerns

Since key provisions of the Affordable Care Act took effect, fewer U.S. adults lack health insurance and have difficulty affording the care or medicines they need, but they remain concerned about the cost and quality of healthcare.

Workplace

Aug 29, 2016

U.S. Workers' Satisfaction With Job Dimensions Increases

U.S. workers have become more satisfied with many aspects of their jobs, and are most positive about physical safety, relations with coworkers, flexibility and job security. Workers are least satisfied with stress and health benefits.

Election 2016

Aug 26, 2016

Clinton Hispanic Advantage Smaller Among U.S.-Born Hispanics

Hillary Clinton's 3-to-1 edge in favorability among Hispanics over Donald Trump is significantly smaller among U.S.-born Hispanics. Still, her image is more favorable than Trump's among both U.S.-born and foreign-born Hispanics.

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