The Presidency
Obama's Economic Approval Rating Improves
Economy rating is still low vs. other issues, but is most improved since November
February 9, 2012
President Obama's 38% approval rating on the economy is far from robust, but has perked up from 30% in November and 26% last summer. Despite these gains, Obama continues to rate worse on economic issues than on foreign policy issues.
Obama's Approval Ratings Lowest on Deficit, Economy, Foreign Trade
February 9, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals President Obama's approval ratings across 11 issue areas and discusses how his rating on the economy specifically may affect his chances for re-election.
Election Matters: Why Being a "Massachusetts Moderate" May Not Be Bad
February 6, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport and USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page reveal why being a moderate may not be a bad thing in the general election and also discuss President Barack Obama's standing amid an improving economy.
Where the U.S. Election Stands Now
A review of key indicators that could help determine the outcome
February 6, 2012
Gallup editors review the key indicators that are likely to determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, putting the current data into historical context.
Obama Approval Above 50% in 10 States and D.C. in 2011
District of Columbia, Hawaii most approving; Utah, Idaho, least
January 31, 2012
President Obama's job approval rating exceeded the majority level in 10 states plus the District of Columbia in 2011. His ratings were highest in D.C., Hawaii, and Maryland, and lowest in Utah and Idaho, and declined in most states.
Post-State of the Union Analysis
Where Americans stand on 16 issues President Obama raised in the State of the Union
January 26, 2012
From economic fairness to energy exploration, pride in the military, and trade with China, Gallup reviews where Americans stand on 16 major policy issues and statements President Obama made in his 2012 State of the Union address.
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.
Americans Want Specifics, Not Vision, in Obama's Speech
Partisans agree on goals and prospects for State of the Union proposals
January 24, 2012
By 58% to 27%, more Americans say President Barack Obama should use his State of the Union address mainly to make specific proposals for Congress to pass this year, rather than to outline his broad vision for the direction of the country.
Election Matters: Topsy-Turvy GOP Contest Continues
January 23, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport and USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page reveal that GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's support among national Republican voters surges again, putting him back in a tie with Mitt Romney.
Obama Job Approval (Monthly)
Each result is based on a monthly aggregate
Gallup tracks daily the percentage of Americans who approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as president. Monthly results are based on telephone interviews with approximately 15,000 national adults; Margin of error is ±1 percentage point.
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