Government and Politics

Post-IN/NC, Democrats Still OK With Continuing Campaign

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A majority of Democrats (55%) say both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama should continue campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination, while 35% say Clinton should drop out.

Bush Approval Rating Down to 60% Among Republicans

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

At a time when George W. Bush's job approval rating has fallen to 28%, just 6 in 10 Republicans approve of the job he is doing, the lowest of his administration. Jimmy Carter has the historical low presidential approval rating from his own party's supporters, at 34%.

Obama Beats McCain Among Jewish Voters

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gallup Poll Daily tracking finds Jewish Democrats continuing to favor Hillary Clinton over Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination, but by only a slim margin -- 50% to 43% in April, compared with 51% to 41% in March.

Most Democrats Not Eager for Either Candidate to Drop Out

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Prior to Tuesday's North Carolina and Indiana primaries, 60% of Democrats said that both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton should continue to campaign; 23% said Clinton should drop out and 15% said Obama should.

Clinton Supporters Believe Wright Is Relevant to Campaign

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Fifty-one percent of Democratic supporters of Hillary Clinton who have followed the Jeremiah Wright controversy say it is a legitimate topic of discussion in the presidential campaign, while 85% of Barack Obama supporters who have followed it disagree.

Republicans Divided in Preferences for Democratic Nominee

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:45:00 GMT

Republicans are about evenly divided as to whether they would rather see Hillary Clinton (48%) or Barack Obama (44%) as the Democratic nominee. More than half of Republicans (59%) would choose the Democrat they view as the lesser of two evils as opposed to the one they think would be easier to beat.

Is Ongoing Democratic Campaign Good or Bad for the Party?

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While 76% of Obama supporters say the continuing campaign for the Democratic nomination is hurting their party's chances of winning the presidency in November, only 43% of Clinton supporters agree.

Clinton's vs. Obama's Strengths in the General Election

Thu, 01 May 2008 12:45:00 GMT

Both potential Democratic presidential nominees attract traditional Democratic constituencies when matched against John McCain in the fall election. However, only 78% of black Democrats would vote for Clinton against McCain, and only 74% of Democrats overall say they would vote for Obama.

Top-of-Mind Candidate Perceptions In-Depth

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Americans are most likely to say that Barack Obama is young and inexperienced (15%) when they are asked what comes to mind when they think of him. There has been an increase since late 2006 in perceptions that Hillary Clinton is dishonest (from 6% to 15%) and John McCain is too old (from 2% to 12%).

Education Clearly Divides Preferences of White Democrats

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hillary Clinton has a strongly differential appeal to white Democrats who do not have a college degree, regardless of their age. Barack Obama enjoys nearly the same advantage among white Democrats who do have a college degree.

McCain Widely Recognized as a "War Hero"

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

John McCain receives bipartisan acclaim from Americans for his military service to the country, with 66% calling him a "war hero." Additionally, 38% of Americans say they are more likely to vote for him for president because of it.

Only 33% Say McCain Has Clear Plan to Solve U.S. Problems

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Americans are now less likely to say John McCain has a clear plan for solving the country's problems (33%) than they were in March (42%), and to say that Hillary Clinton is honest and trustworthy (down to 37% from 44%). Barack Obama's scores on "caring" have changed little after his "bitter" remarks.

Many Americans OK With Increasing Taxes on Rich

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Slightly over half of Americans (51%) believe the government should redistribute wealth by heavy taxes on the rich, and two-thirds (68%) say money and wealth should be more evenly distributed in general.

Bolivia Dispute Highlights Class Divisions

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT

As Bolivia's President Evo Morales fights against an autonomy bid by four of the nation's wealthiest provinces, Gallup reports that the majority of working-class (64%) and lower-class (67%) Bolivians surveyed say they approve of their country's leadership, while few upper-class Bolivians say the same (17%).

Opposition to Iraq War Reaches New High

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The latest USA Today/Gallup poll finds 63% of Americans saying the United States made a mistake in sending troops to Iraq, a new high for the conflict.

The Day After the Pennsylvania Primary

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:15:00 GMT

Gallup Poll Editor in Chief Frank Newport examines Hillary Clinton's national coalition, perceptions of electability, and Democrats' views on the extended campaign as the Democratic race moves beyond Pennsylvania.

New Low in Bush Quarterly Average Approval Rating

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

George W. Bush averaged a 31.3% approval rating in his most recent quarter in office (spanning Jan. 20-April 19), a new low for his presidency, and among the 15 worst quarters Gallup has measured since 1945.

Only 26% Say Obama Looks Down on Americans

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Despite Barack Obama's controversial comments about small-town Pennsylvania voters, he is no more likely than Hillary Clinton or John McCain to be perceived as someone who "looks down on the average American."

Bush's 69% Job Disapproval Rating Highest in Gallup History

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

President George W. Bush's disapproval rating is at 69%, the highest disapproval rating in Gallup Poll history.

Bush Disapproval Makes Gallup History

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:15:00 GMT

President George W. Bush's job disapproval rating is at 69%, the highest presidential disapproval rating in Gallup history. But the lowest-ever presidential approval rating still belongs to one of Bush's predecessors.

Interactive Graph: Follow the Democratic Race

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

For the Gallup Poll Daily tracking survey, Gallup is interviewing no fewer than 1,000 U.S. adults nationwide each day. Each result is based on combined data from the prior three day period.

Democrats Split on Whether Campaign Is Hurting the Party

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Taken as a whole, Democrats are evenly split, 48% to 48%, on whether the extended campaign for the Democratic nomination is hurting the Democratic Party, but a majority of Obama supporters say it is, while a majority of Clinton supporters say it is not.

In the U.S., 28% Report Major Changes to Live "Green"

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most Americans seem willing to play a small part in protecting the environment, but not to alter their lifestyles to a significant degree -- 28% report making major changes in their living habits and 55% minor changes to aid the environment.

Democrats Leading McCain in "Purple" States

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In states where the 2004 presidential election was decided by five points or less, both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton currently maintain 47% to 43% advantages over John McCain, according to aggregated data from Gallup Poll Daily tracking.

Obama Support Among "Bitter" Voters Unchanged

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Since the controversy over Barack Obama's remarks about small-town voters being "bitter" erupted late last week, Democratic voters in those types of subgroups have shown no significant changes in their preferences between Obama and Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.