November 12, 2008
More than 7 in 10 Americans think that the Obama administration will be able to improve conditions for minorities and the poor (80%), increase respect for the U.S. abroad (76%), and improve education (71%).
November 11, 2008
Democrats and independents have become significantly more positive about the direction of the economy after the Nov. 4 election, while economic optimism among Republicans -- which used to be significantly higher than optimism among independents ...
November 11, 2008
Nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) think the country will be better off four years from now, a significantly higher percentage (46%) than said the same when President George W. Bush was about to take office in January 2001.
November 10, 2008
Compared with Barack Obama supporters, John McCain supporters experienced an increase in negative emotions on Election Day versus a few days before the election. Further, McCain supporters reported a substantial drop in optimism about their ...
November 10, 2008
Monday’s White House meeting between President George W. Bush and President-elect Barack Obama presents a remarkable contrast between one of the least popular two-term presidents in modern times at the close of his administration, and one of the ...
November 7, 2008
Gallup Daily insights relating to President-elect Barack Obama's first press conference.
November 7, 2008
Over two-thirds of Americans say Barack Obama’s election is either the most important or one of the most important advances for blacks of the last 100 years, and more Americans than ever now say a solution to race relations between blacks and ...
November 7, 2008
Sixty-seven percent of Americans say they would describe their reaction to Barack Obama being elected president as "proud" and the same number say “optimistic.”
November 6, 2008
The final pre-election Gallup Poll Daily tracking survey shows that Barack Obama enjoyed nearly total support from black Americans and a strong backing from young adults.
November 6, 2008
The final pre-election Gallup Poll Daily tracking survey shows that Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election with practically total support from black Americans, and heavy backing from those with postgraduate educations, young adults, and ...
