Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that slightly more Americans want President Obama rather than the Republicans in Congress to have more influence over the direction of the nation.
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are again America's most admired man and woman living anywhere in the world.
In this week's Gallup News Minute audio cast, Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reviews Americans' confidence in 16 different national institutions, revealing that the military comes out on top and Congress is at the bottom.
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport discusses similarities and differences in terms of how Republicans view Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin in this week's Gallup News Minute audio cast.
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that currently 66% of Americans view Hillary Clinton favorably, near her all-time high on a measure on which she has had several ups and downs.
Ratings for Palin lowest since 2008 GOP convention
January 18, 2011
New House Speaker John Boehner is viewed favorably by 42% of Americans, up from 34% immediately after the 2010 midterm elections and 27% just prior to that. Meanwhile, Barack Obama's favorable rating is up slightly from November, while Sarah Palin's is her lowest since the 2008 Republican convention.
Americans remain split in their reactions to Tea Party movement
November 12, 2010
Sarah Palin's image tilts more negative today than at any time since the 2008 presidential campaign. While her favorable rating is up among Republicans, it has dropped among independents. By contrast, public support for the Tea Party movement increased slightly in the past week.
Four in 10 still unfamiliar with House Republican leader
November 10, 2010
House Speaker-in-waiting John Boehner's image has improved after the midterm elections. Americans now view him more positively than negatively, though 4 in 10 are still unfamiliar with him. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is still viewed much more negatively than positively.
Remains more popular than her husband and Hillary Clinton
July 22, 2010
Michelle Obama's 66% favorability rating among Americans tops that of several major political players who have called or might someday seek to call the White House home, including her husband and former first lady Hillary Clinton. At the same time, her rating is not remarkable for a current first lady.