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In U.S., Majority Now Say Obama’s Policies "Mostly Liberal" NEW

November 4, 2009
In U.S., Majority Now Say Obama’s Policies "Mostly Liberal"
More Americans now say President Barack Obama is governing from the left (54%) than expected him to do so just after the election (43%). Less than half (48%) currently think he is keeping his promises -- down from two-thirds (65%) in April.

Political Climate for 2010 Not as Favorable to Democrats

November 4, 2009
The U.S. political climate heading into 2010 is not as favorable to the Democratic Party as it was in 2006 and 2008. Though Democrats continue to have an edge in party affiliation and President Obama retains majority approval, congressional approval and satisfaction with the U.S. are low.

One Year After Election, Americans Less Sure About Obama

November 3, 2009
Americans are much less sure than they were a year ago at the time of his election that President Barack Obama will be able to accomplish a number of challenges facing his administration. In particular, far fewer Americans believe he will be able to heal political divisions and control federal spending.

Blacks Far More Satisfied With U.S. Under Obama

November 2, 2009
Close to half of black adults nationwide, 47%, say they are satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., up from 10% in mid-2008. There has been a much smaller increase among whites -- now 22%, up from 15%. Even among Democrats, blacks show a greater increase than whites in satisfaction.

Generic Ballot Provides Clues for 2010 Vote

November 2, 2009
The Democrats’ 46% to 44% advantage on the generic ballot suggests a solid Republican showing if the midterm elections were held today, assuming a typical GOP advantage in turnout. Even far in advance of the elections, the generic ballot has proven to yield reasonable insight into the U.S. House vote.
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Gallup Economic Weekly: Halloween Raises Spirits

November 3, 2009
Halloween may have buoyed consumer spirits as Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index, Job Creation Index, and Consumer Spending measure all rebounded from prior- week declines -- returning to or nearing their best levels of the past several weeks and reflecting the variability of today’s consumer economic perceptions.

Despite Positive Signs, Americans Still Negative on Job Market

October 30, 2009
As the White House claims 640,000 jobs have been saved or created by the economic stimulus package, Gallup finds American workers reporting slightly more hiring at their companies since July, but no increase in the percentage who say it is a good time to find a quality job.

U.S. Investor Optimism Down Slightly in October

October 29, 2009
Investors remain slightly optimistic overall in October, but the Gallup Index of Investor Optimism -- a broad measure of investor perceptions -- shows investor optimism retreating slightly from September and falling back to its August level.

GALLUP WEEKLY OBAMA JOB APPROVAL TRACKER

For the week ending November 1, 2009
Overall: 53%
--
Ages 18-29 75%
Democrats 87%
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White 44%
-1
Independents 50%
+4
Black 91%
-1
Republicans 18%
--
Hispanic 68%
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Age 18-29 65%
+4
East 58%
-2
Age 30-49 51%
-3
Midwest 54%
+2
Age 50-64 53%
+1
South 48%
+1

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