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.
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.
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.
Few Americans say their economic worries focus on international issues or inequality
January 12, 2012
Americans name jobs, the national debt, continuing economic decline, outsourcing, and politicians' bickering -- including President Obama and Congress -- when asked to say what worries them most about the national economy at this time.
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.
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.
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that a record-low 20% of Americans say most members of Congress deserve to be re-elected, but more than half say the U.S. representative from their congressional district should be re-elected.
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport and USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discuss the measure on which Newt Gingrich is a clear leader among GOP presidential candidates, as well as upcoming challenges for Congress and some good news on the economic front.
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.
More than 4 in 10 struggled to afford food for their families in the past year
November 8, 2011
Yemenis see their economy at a near standstill after months of violence and political instability. Fewer than 1 in 10 Yemenis in late July described local economic conditions as good and 3% saw the situation getting better.