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Americans Expect Security in Iraq to Worsen After Pullout

July 2, 2009
A majority of Americans (58%) expect security in Iraq to worsen now that U.S. forces are leaving major cities and towns there and turning security over to the Iraqis. However, only 27% say security will get a lot worse. Most doubt the U.S. will fully withdraw, as agreed upon, by the end of 2011.

More Americans See Democratic Party as “Too Liberal”

June 30, 2009
Currently, 46% of Americans say the Democratic Party is “too liberal,” up from 39% last year and slightly more than the 43% who say the Republican Party is “too conservative.” Still, more Americans say the Democrats’ views are “about right” (42%) than say this about the Republicans (34%).

Sharp Differences in Partisan Views of Economic Problems

June 26, 2009
There are sharp differences in the way Democrats and Republicans view economic issues facing the country today; Republicans are much more likely to worry about taxes and federal control of business, while Democrats worry more about health insurance and unemployment.

Congress’ Approval Rating Drops to 33%

June 23, 2009
Americans’ approval of the job Congress is doing has slipped to 33% this month, down from the recent high of 39% in March, but still significantly higher than job approval ratings of Congress over the last several years.

Obama Weekly Job Approval by Demographic Groups

June 23, 2009
Gallup Poll Daily tracking data aggregated weekly; updated each Tuesday.

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Gallup's Quick Read on the Election

October 22, 2008
A summary of where the election stands, frequently updated by Gallup Editors.

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