Political Parties

Impact of Iowa and NH in Elections Past

January 3, 2008

Gallup data from 2004, 1996, 1980, and 1976 reveal how the overall impact of the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary has varied throughout the years.

Gallup Election Review: October 2007

Where the election stands

October 23, 2007

Hillary Clinton remains the heavy favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination, while Rudy Giuliani is somewhat less secure in his status as the Republican front-runner. The political environment continues to favor the Democrats in 2008, but Clinton has at best just a small lead over Giuliani in general election preference polls.More ...

No Mandate for a Gore Candidacy

October 16, 2007

Despite having won the Nobel Peace Prize, Americans maintain limited support for a Gore candidacy.

Thirst for Change

September 4, 2007

Americans want a candidate that will bring about change in Washington.

GOP Identification, Party Image, Bush Approval Down as Rove Leaves

Republican Party in many ways at low ebb

August 17, 2007

As Karl Rove prepares to leave his role as White House advisor, a review of Gallup data indicates that the state of the GOP -- as measured through the opinions of the American public -- is at low ebb. Fewer people identify themselves as Republicans, the image of the GOP is at a lower point than at any other time during the last 15 years, and President Bush's job approval ratings are in the bottom 5% of all presidents since the end of World War II.More ...

Parties in Congress

Do you approve or disapprove of the way [ROTATED] are handling their job? Do you think the country would be better off if the Republicans controlled Congress, if the Democrats controlled Congress, or would the country be the same regardless of which party controlled Congress? Do you think the Republicans in Congress or the Democrats in Congress would do a better job of dealing with each of the following issues and problems? How about -- [RANDOM ORDER]?More ...

Gallup Finds Increase in Independents, Typical of Off-Years

Percentage identifying as independents is 37%, up from 33% in third quarter of 2006

August 2, 2007

A recurring pattern in political party ID trends is that the percentage of Americans identifying as independents dips right before national elections -- typically in the third quarter of an election year -- and peaks sometime between elections. Accordingly, with July 2007 being about halfway between the 2006 midterm elections and the 2008 presidential election, a high proportion of Americans are identifying themselves as independents.More ...

Giuliani Would Be Acceptable Nominee to Nearly 3 in 4 Republicans

Three leading Democratic candidates acceptable to roughly 80% of Democrats

July 19, 2007

Nearly three quarters of Republicans say Rudy Giuliani would be an acceptable presidential nominee to them, far more than say this about any other Republican candidate. On the Democratic side, roughly 8 in 10 say each of the three leading contenders for their party's nomination -- Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John Edwards -- would be acceptable to them.More ...

The Presidency

Please tell me whether you agree or disagree that George W. Bush has the personality and leadership qualities a president should have. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with George W. Bush on the issues that matter most to you. Do you think it is better for the country -- [ROTATED: to have a President who comes from the same political party that controls Congress, (or do you think it is better) to have a President from one political party and Congress controlled by another]?More ...

2008 Nomination Contests Holding Steady With Clinton and Giuliani on Top

No further decline in McCain's support despite rough patch on campaign trail

July 17, 2007

With or without Al Gore in the field, Hillary Clinton continues to lead Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the Republican field, with Fred Thompson in second place and McCain in a close third. Giuliani holds a 10- point lead over his nearest rival, but his position looks much stronger according to his "total" support among Republicans, and his position in a "narrow down" with Thompson.More ...

Political Parties

Impact of Iowa and NH in Elections Past

Gallup Election Review: October 2007

Where the election stands

No Mandate for a Gore Candidacy

Thirst for Change

GOP Identification, Party Image, Bush Approval Down as Rove Leaves

Republican Party in many ways at low ebb

Parties in Congress

Gallup Finds Increase in Independents, Typical of Off-Years

Percentage identifying as independents is 37%, up from 33% in third quarter of 2006

Giuliani Would Be Acceptable Nominee to Nearly 3 in 4 Republicans

Three leading Democratic candidates acceptable to roughly 80% of Democrats

The Presidency

2008 Nomination Contests Holding Steady With Clinton and Giuliani on Top

No further decline in McCain's support despite rough patch on campaign trail

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Iraq War Impact on the Vote

Republican, Democratic Presidential Contests Strikingly Similar

Do Americans Trust the Republicans or Democrats More on Key Issues?

While Majority Unsure About Immigration Bill, Those With Opinion Are Strongly Opposed

Despite Campaign, Familiarity With Candidates Has Not Changed Substantially

Republicans' Ratings of Bush Averaging 75%; Democrats' Only 8%

Public Favors Expansion of Hate Crime Law to Include Sexual Orientation

New Yorkers Continue to Lead 2008 Nomination Contests