Republicans

Bush May Be as Harmful to McCain as Wright Is to Obama

One-third of likely voters say they are less likely to vote for McCain because of Bush

May 12, 2008
John McCain’s association with George W. Bush makes 38% of likely voters less likely to support McCain in the presidential election, slightly more than the 33% who say this about Barack Obama and his ties with Jeremiah Wright. But a majority of voters say neither relationship will affect their vote.More ...
How Candidate Associations Affect Votes

How Candidate Associations Affect Votes

May 12, 2008
Americans assess how Barack Obama's association with Reverend Wright, Hillary Clinton's with Bill Clinton, and John McCain's with President Bush affects their vote.
Obama-McCain Race Could Be Akin to 2004

Obama-McCain Race Could Be Akin to 2004

May 7, 2008
Across several subgroups, Barack Obama's support compared with John McCain's is similar to John Kerry's support compared with George W. Bush's in 2004.

Obama’s Support Similar to Kerry’s in 2004

Similar levels of support exist across white, black, blue-collar voters

May 7, 2008
Gallup Poll data suggest that Barack Obama, if he wins the Democratic nomination, will enter the general-election race in roughly the same position in which John Kerry ended his unsuccessful quest in 2004, especially among white and black voters, and voters with less than a college education.More ...

Republicans Divided in Preferences for Democratic Nominee

Clinton preferred by 48%, Obama 44%

May 2, 2008
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.More ...

Top-of-Mind Candidate Perceptions In-Depth

Mix of positive and negative in Americans’ perceptions of each

April 30, 2008
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%).More ...

McCain Widely Recognized as a “War Hero”

Nearly 4 in 10 are attracted by his Vietnam record to his candidacy

April 28, 2008
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.More ...

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

Further erosion in Clinton’s honesty numbers also evident

April 28, 2008
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.More ...
Key Points Post-Pennsylvania

Key Points Post-Pennsylvania

April 23, 2008
Gallup Poll Editor in Chief Frank Newport reviews key points in the Democratic race following Hillary Clinton's win in Pennsylvania.

Only 26% Say Obama Looks Down on Americans

All three presidential candidates are generally viewed as respectful

April 22, 2008
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.”More ...
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