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Obama Honeymoon Continues; 7 Months Is Recent Average

Earlier honeymoons lasted an average of 26 months

July 3, 2009

Barack Obama’s recent job approval ratings have hovered around 60%. Since they remain above the historical average of 55% approval, he is arguably still in the honeymoon phase of his presidency. Recent presidents have averaged just seven months above this benchmark, much less than those from 1945-1974.More ...

In U.S., Most Say Post-9/11 Security Measures Still Needed

July 2, 2009

Eighty-three percent of Americans say that the security measures put in place after Sept. 11 that were aimed at preventing terrorist attacks are generally still needed and 14% say many could be dropped.

Americans’ Worry About Terrorism Nears 5-Year Low

But most think security measures put in place after 9/11 should remain

July 2, 2009

Americans’ level of worry about terrorism is near a five-year low -- with 36% saying they are very or somewhat worried that they or a family member will become a victim. However, 83% think the security measures put in place after 9/11 are still needed.More ...

Americans Expect Security in Iraq to Worsen After Pullout

While 58% say security will worsen, only 27% expect it to get “a lot” worse

July 2, 2009

A majority of Americans (58%) expect security in Iraq to worsen now that U.S. forces are leaving major cities and towns there and turning security over to the Iraqis. However, only 27% say security will get a lot worse. Most doubt the U.S. will fully withdraw, as agreed upon, by the end of 2011.More ...

Iranians Have Doubted U.S. Commitment to Democracy

Majority says U.S. not serious about encouraging democracy in region

July 2, 2009

Amid debate about the Obama administration’s reaction to Iran’s election dispute, Gallup polling reveals past skepticism among Iranians about the United States’ willingness to allow people in their region to fashion their own political future as they see fit.More ...

“Thriving” Eclipses “Struggling” for Third Straight Month

Improvement continues to mirror standard-of-living perceptions

July 1, 2009

The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index finds more Americans “thriving” than “struggling” for the past three months. The 51% who were thriving in June is greater than the 44% who were thriving at this time last year.More ...

Investor Optimism Dissipates

July 1, 2009

The Gallup Index of Investor Optimism, a broad measure of investor perceptions, dropped to -21 in June, down from -1 in May.

U.S. Investor Optimism Tumbles in June

Investors are optimistic about their portfolios, pessimistic about the economic outlook

July 1, 2009

The Gallup Index of Investor Optimism -- a broad measure of investor perceptions -- tumbled 20 points to -21 in June 25-27 polling, giving up May’s gain and essentially returning to its April level.More ...

Main U.S. Political Parties Seen by Many as Too Extreme

June 30, 2009

Forty-two percent of Americans say the political views of the Democratic Party are "about right," more than the 34% who say the same about the Republican Party.

More Americans See Democratic Party as “Too Liberal”

More believe Democratic Party’s, rather than Republican Party’s, views are about right

June 30, 2009

Currently, 46% of Americans say the Democratic Party is “too liberal,” up from 39% last year and slightly more than the 43% who say the Republican Party is “too conservative.” Still, more Americans say the Democrats’ views are “about right” (42%) than say this about the Republicans (34%).More ...

USA

Obama Honeymoon Continues; 7 Months Is Recent Average

Earlier honeymoons lasted an average of 26 months

In U.S., Most Say Post-9/11 Security Measures Still Needed

Americans’ Worry About Terrorism Nears 5-Year Low

But most think security measures put in place after 9/11 should remain

Americans Expect Security in Iraq to Worsen After Pullout

While 58% say security will worsen, only 27% expect it to get “a lot” worse

Iranians Have Doubted U.S. Commitment to Democracy

Majority says U.S. not serious about encouraging democracy in region

“Thriving” Eclipses “Struggling” for Third Straight Month

Improvement continues to mirror standard-of-living perceptions

Investor Optimism Dissipates

U.S. Investor Optimism Tumbles in June

Investors are optimistic about their portfolios, pessimistic about the economic outlook

Main U.S. Political Parties Seen by Many as Too Extreme

More Americans See Democratic Party as “Too Liberal”

More believe Democratic Party’s, rather than Republican Party’s, views are about right

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Weekly Economic Insights: Frugality Taking Hold

Weekly Economic Wrap: No Improvement in Spending

In U.S., Most Are Scrutinizing Their Spending

Spending Cutbacks Common; Daily Money Worries Less So

Beer Edges Out Wine, Liquor as Drink of Choice in U.S.

Drinking Habits Steady Amid Recession

Americans OK With Fewer Mail Days to Fix Postal Budget

Sharp Differences in Partisan Views of Economic Problems

Unemployment Tops List of Americans' Economic Concerns

In U.S., 6 in 10 Expect Rise in Unemployment, Inflation