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Gallup Daily: U.S. Spending

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Gallup's spending measure tracks the average dollar amount Americans report spending or charging on a daily basis, not counting the purchase of a home, motor vehicle, or normal household bills. Respondents are asked to reflect on the day prior to being surveyed and results are presented here in a three-day rolling average.

Steep Rise in “Struggling” Americans in Early November

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT

The well-being of Americans has taken a big hit in early November, with the percentage of people who are struggling averaging 60% for two consecutive weeks.

Gallup Daily: Confidence in Obama

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

On Nov. 5 Gallup began tracking daily the percentage of Americans who are confident or not confident in Barack Obama's ability to be a good president.

U.S. Workers Continue to See a Deteriorating Job Market

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:15:00 GMT

American workers continue to report a deteriorating job situation at the companies where they work, with Gallup’s hiring measure for Nov. 14-16 showing that 26% of employees say their company is letting people go, 26% say that their company is hiring, and 43% say the hiring situation at their company has not changed.

Economic Crisis Affecting Mood as Well as Wallets

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Although Americans continue to be emotionally affected by the nation’s economic crisis, they seem to be slightly less affected than they were during the initial shockwaves in mid-September, when happiness and enjoyment without a lot of stress and worry consistently hit record lows for the year.

Obama and Bush: A Contrast in Popularity

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Monday’s White House meeting between President George W. Bush and President-elect Barack Obama presents a remarkable contrast between one of the least popular two-term presidents in modern times at the close of his administration, and one of the most popular candidates to win the presidency.

Gallup Daily: Bush Job Approval

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

On Oct. 31, Gallup began tracking daily the percentage of Americans who approve or disapprove of the job George W. Bush is doing as president. For the long-term trend, click here.

Gallup Daily: Obama Favorability

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

On Oct. 31, Gallup began tracking daily the percentage of Americans who have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Barack Obama. To learn more about the long-term trend, click here.

Gallup Daily: State of the Nation

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Gallup's State of the Nation measure tracks the percentage of Americans who say they are satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States at this time.

Gallup Daily: Tracking the New Administration’s Progress

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Gallup Daily will track the new administration’s progress with new daily measures on the state of the nation, favorability of president-elect Obama, Americans’ optimism about the new administration, and job approval of the new president.

Final Presidential Estimate: Obama 55%, McCain 44%

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:15:00 GMT

As the 2008 presidential campaign draws to an end, the final USA Today/Gallup pre-election poll shows Barack Obama with a 55% to 44% advantage over John McCain in the allocated estimate of the 2008 presidential vote.

Gallup Daily: Obama Continues to Outpace McCain

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama leads John McCain by eight percentage points among “traditional likely voters,” 51% to 43%, with 5% undecided. His lead stretches to nine points among “expanded likely voters” and a theoretical 11 points among all eligible voters.

Gallup Daily: Obama 52%, McCain 42% Among Likely Voters

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama leads John McCain in Gallup Poll Daily tracking interviewing conducted Wednesday through Friday by a 52% to 42% margin in both of Gallup’s likely voter models. Obama leads by a similar 52% to 41% margin among all registered voters.

Gallup Daily: Obama’s Lead Widens Some on All Bases

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama holds an eight percentage point lead over John McCain among “traditional likely voters” -- 51% to 43% -- his largest margin to date using this historical Gallup Poll voter model. He leads by nine points among “expanded likely voters.”

Gallup Daily: Obama Lead Among Likely Voters 5 to 7 Points

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama continues to lead John McCain in both Gallup likely voter models, 50% to 45% in the traditional model, and 51% to 44% in the expanded model.

Gallup Daily: Obama Maintains Edge Over McCain

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama continues to hold an edge over John McCain in Gallup Poll Daily tracking, up by 49% to 46% using the traditional likely voter model and 51% to 44% using the expanded model.

Gallup Daily: Presidential Race Narrows Slightly

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The gap between Barack Obama and John McCain in Gallup Poll Daily tracking from Saturday through Monday has narrowed slightly, and Obama is now at 49% of the vote to 47% for McCain among likely voters using Gallup's traditional model, and at 51% to 44% using Gallup's expanded model.

Gallup Daily: Race Stable With Obama Leading

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama has a five-point lead over John McCain, 50% to 45%, in the presidential preferences of likely voters using Gallup’s traditional model -- unchanged from Sunday’s report. He enjoys a more ample 10-point lead, 53% to 43%, using Gallup’s expanded model.

Gallup Daily: Obama Continues to Lead McCain

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama leads John McCain in both of the latest Gallup likely voter estimates -- 50% to 45% using the traditional model, and a slightly larger lead with 52% to 43% in the expanded model.

Gallup Daily: Obama Lead at 7-8% Among Likely Voters

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama has 51% of the vote among likely voters in both of Gallup’s likely voter models, while John McCain’s share of the vote is 43% to 44%; these results are based on interviewing conducted Wednesday through Friday as part of Gallup Poll Daily tracking.

Gallup Daily: Obama Keeps Lead Among Likely Voters

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama maintains his lead over John McCain among likely voters interviewed Tuesday through Thursday as part of the Gallup Poll Daily tracking program, with a 51% to 44% margin using an "expanded" model, and a 50% to 45% margin using the "traditional" model.

Gallup Daily: Obama Has Modest Lead Among Likely Voters

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Gallup’s two likely voter models, reflecting Monday through Wednesday interviewing, show similar results, with Barack Obama ahead of John McCain 50% to 46% using the “traditional” model, and 51% to 45% using the “expanded” model.

Gallup Daily: Early Voting

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Gallup Daily is tracking the percentage of registered voters who say they have already voted in this year's election, either by absentee ballot or early voting opportunities in their state, as well as those who say they plan to vote at some point before Election Day.

Gallup Daily: Obama’s Likely Voter Lead is 5 to 8 Points

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama holds a significant lead over John McCain in both Gallup likely voter models -- 5 points using the “traditional” model and 8 points using the “expanded” model. Registered voters prefer Obama 51%-42%.

Gallup Poll Daily Widget

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:30:00 GMT

The Gallup Poll Daily widget allows you to embed Gallup Daily numbers on almost any web page, giving you instant access to the very latest from Gallup.