Americas

Obama Job Approval Down to 49%

President becomes fourth fastest to slip below the majority approval level

November 20, 2009

Gallup Daily tracking from Nov. 17-19 shows President Barack Obama’s job approval slipping to 49% for the first time in his presidency. Among post-World War II presidents, only Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, and Ronald Reagan dropped below the symbolic majority approval level faster than Obama did.More ...

In U.S., More Would Like to Lose Weight Than Are Trying To

Six in 10 Americans are above their ideal weight

November 20, 2009

Many more Americans are heavier than their ideal weight (62%) or say they would like to lose weight (55%) than are seriously trying to lose weight at this time (27%).More ...

Lack of Money/Wages Top Family Financial Problem in U.S.

Mentions exceed those for healthcare, unemployment, other financial issues

November 19, 2009

Reflecting an often-overlooked aspect of today’s job crisis, one in six Americans now mention lack of money or low wages as the most important financial problem facing their families today -- tying a five-year high for the question and more than name healthcare, unemployment, or any other financial issue.More ...

Greater Optimism About U.S. Health System Coverage, Costs

Americans remain highly satisfied with own care

November 19, 2009

Substantially more Americans rate healthcare coverage in the country as excellent or good this year (38%) than did so a year ago (26%). Similarly, more Americans now say they are satisfied with the total cost of U.S. healthcare (26%) than said this a year ago (19%).More ...

Nonsmokers Top Smokers in Well-Being Across All Incomes

Smokers worse off in life evaluation, mood, depression, basic access

November 18, 2009

Smoking is strongly related to well-being regardless of income, according to Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index data from 2008 and 2009. Compared with nonsmokers, smokers are less likely than non-smokers to be “thriving," report fewer positive emotions, and are more likely to report depression.More ...

Costs, Gov't Involvement Top Healthcare Reform Concerns

Bill’s impact on personal healthcare situations, expansion of access also mentioned

November 18, 2009

If a new healthcare bill is passed into law, Americans would be most concerned about its costs, increased government involvement in healthcare, how a new law would affect their personal healthcare situations, and that a new bill would not do enough to expand healthcare access.More ...

Gallup Economic Weekly: Waiting for Holiday Cheer

Even as Wall Street soars, consumer spending is down 23% from the same week a year ago

November 17, 2009

There appears to be little holiday cheer on Main Street, according to Gallup’s key economic indicators, as consumer spending was down 23% last week from the same week last year. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index and Job Creation Index remained essentially unchanged from the previous week.More ...

Economy Picks Up Again as Most Important Problem in U.S.

Healthcare remains near the top of the list

November 16, 2009

After several months of decreased concern, Americans in November are more likely than last month to cite economic concerns as the most important problem facing the country. Now, 31% mention the economy in general and 20% mention unemployment as the top problem. Healthcare (22%) also figures prominently.More ...

Christmas Spending Forecast Reverts to Record 2008 Lows

Still, fewer now than last year say they will be spending less than a year ago

November 16, 2009

Americans’ estimate of the total amount they will spend on Christmas gifts this year is now $638, essentially matching the record lows from November and December 2008. Fewer Americans say they will be spending less on gifts this year than said this a year ago, while most say they will spend the same amount.More ...

Congress' Approval Recovers Some; Independents Buck Trend

At 26%, approval remains low compared to this summer and most of the year

November 13, 2009

Americans express slightly greater approval of Congress this month after last month’s decline, but the current 26% rating is still down from this summer. While Democrats’ and Republicans’ approval is up from last month, the percentage of independents approving is the lowest it has been all year.More ...

Americas

Obama Job Approval Down to 49%

President becomes fourth fastest to slip below the majority approval level

In U.S., More Would Like to Lose Weight Than Are Trying To

Six in 10 Americans are above their ideal weight

Lack of Money/Wages Top Family Financial Problem in U.S.

Mentions exceed those for healthcare, unemployment, other financial issues

Greater Optimism About U.S. Health System Coverage, Costs

Americans remain highly satisfied with own care

Nonsmokers Top Smokers in Well-Being Across All Incomes

Smokers worse off in life evaluation, mood, depression, basic access

Costs, Gov't Involvement Top Healthcare Reform Concerns

Bill’s impact on personal healthcare situations, expansion of access also mentioned

Gallup Economic Weekly: Waiting for Holiday Cheer

Even as Wall Street soars, consumer spending is down 23% from the same week a year ago

Economy Picks Up Again as Most Important Problem in U.S.

Healthcare remains near the top of the list

Christmas Spending Forecast Reverts to Record 2008 Lows

Still, fewer now than last year say they will be spending less than a year ago

Congress' Approval Recovers Some; Independents Buck Trend

At 26%, approval remains low compared to this summer and most of the year

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