Elections
U.S. Satisfaction Up to 22%
Economy, jobs continue to rank as most important problems
February 9, 2012
Though Americans remain largely dissatisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., the 22% who are satisfied is up from 15% in December and is the highest since last spring.
Most Egyptians Oppose U.S. Economic Aid
Most favor aid from Arab nations
February 6, 2012
Egyptians are as likely to favor economic aid from Arab governments (68%) as they are to oppose aid from the U.S. (71%). Half favor aid from international institutions.
State of the Union's Key Focus Syncs With Americans' Priorities
January 26, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that President Obama's focus on jobs and the economy in his State of the Union speech closely aligns with the issues Americans wanted him to discuss.
Egyptians Expect Military to Hand Power to Elected Gov't
One year after revolution, most believe military should exit politics
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
But Egyptians' priorities were largely unchanged
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.
Disillusionment in Egypt Overrides the Class Divide
Still, the majority of Egyptians expect the 2012 presidential election to be fair
January 3, 2012
Gallup surveys in Egypt reveal that those who say they are living comfortably on their current income became less optimistic about their future between August and September. They now express the same level of optimism as Egyptians who are finding it very difficult financially.
National Governments Get Low Marks in the EU
A median of 36% confident in government; 43% confident in financial institutions
December 22, 2011
Europeans had little faith in their national governments and financial institutions in 2011 compared with other key institutions, likely reflecting dissatisfaction with the economic turmoil gripping the EU. Europeans trusted their military (69%) and honesty of elections (59%) the most.
Editor-in-Chief Insights: Gingrich Still Leads Romney
December 14, 2011
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport updates Republicans' preferences for the GOP presidential nomination, revealing that Newt Gingrich is maintaining his lead over Mitt Romney, but the gap between the two is closing.
Election Matters: Obama Faces Tough Swing-State Landscape
December 13, 2011
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport and USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discuss the political landscape that President Obama faces in 12 key swing states.
Most Egyptians Believe Continued Protests Are Bad for Country
Egyptians were growing less optimistic about their lives post-Mubarak before Monday's vote
November 28, 2011
Majorities of Egyptians have repeatedly said that continued protests such as those in Egypt's Tahrir Square are a bad thing for the country. At the same time, Egyptians were growing less optimistic about their lives in post-Mubarak Egypt before casting votes in Monday's parliamentary elections.
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