Election 2012
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.
Romney Now Leads Gingrich, 31% to 26%
Santorum in third place, ahead of Paul
February 1, 2012
Mitt Romney has moved ahead of Newt Gingrich in national Republican voters' preferences for the 2012 GOP nomination, 31% to 26%, according to Gallup Daily tracking from Jan. 27-31.
Obama Approval Highest in D.C., Lowest in Utah
February 1, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals the states where residents were most approving and least approving of President Obama in 2011.
Election Matters: Strengths, for Now
January 30, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport and USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discuss the relative strengths of Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, and Barack Obama as the GOP presidential nomination race heads into the Florida primary and the Nevada caucuses.
Romney Seen as More Presidential, Sincere Than Gingrich
Candidates are tied on understanding the problems Americans face
January 30, 2012
Voters nationally and in 12 general election swing states are more likely to say Mitt Romney is presidential and sincere than to say so about Newt Gingrich. Fewer than half think either man understands what average Americans face.
Romney Ties Obama in Swing States; Gingrich Trails
Gingrich performs worst against Obama in swing states and nationally
January 30, 2012
Voters in 12 key swing states and nationally are split between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in their 2012 preferences, but pick Obama over Newt Gingrich. Gingrich and Romney are nearly tied again in national GOP nominee preferences.
Gingrich Maintaining Grip on New Lead
Romney slumps to 24%, his lowest level since before Iowa caucuses
January 27, 2012
Newt Gingrich is now the candidate of choice for 32% of Republican voters nationwide, his highest level of support this year. The 24% supporting Mitt Romney is his lowest.
Gingrich Erases Romney's National Lead
Romney 29%, Gingrich 28% among Republicans nationally
January 23, 2012
Newt Gingrich has all but erased Mitt Romney's 23-percentage-point lead of a week ago among Republican voters nationally, and the two candidates are now essentially tied, at 29% for Romney and 28% for Gingrich.
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.
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