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Americans Mostly Favorable on Defense Secretary Gates

Democrats view him more positively than Republicans

November 6, 2009
Americans view Secretary of Defense Robert Gates positively to the extent they are familiar with him. Forty-nine percent have a favorable opinion of Gates, with 19% unfavorable and 33% unsure. Though Gates is a Republican, Democrats view him more favorably than Republicans.More ...

Huckabee, Romney, Palin See Most Republican Support for '12

Huckabee, Romney viewed as most qualified of possible Republican presidential candidates

November 5, 2009
Republicans give Mike Huckabee (71%) an edge over Mitt Romney (65%) and Sarah Palin (65%) when asked if they would seriously consider voting for each as president. Huckabee and Romney have greater appeal to the broader public, though only 4 in 10 Americans say they would consider voting for either.More ...
Republicans Like Huckabee Best for 2012

Republicans Like Huckabee Best for 2012

November 5, 2009
About 7 out of 10 Republicans (71%) say they would seriously consider supporting Mike Huckabee for president in 2012, putting him tops on the list of likely contenders though just slightly ahead of Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin.

In U.S., Majority Now Say Obama’s Policies "Mostly Liberal"

Fewer than half believe he has kept his election promises

November 4, 2009
More Americans now say President Barack Obama is governing from the left (54%) than expected him to do so just after the election (43%). Less than half (48%) currently think he is keeping his promises -- down from two-thirds (65%) in April.More ...
Americans Less Optimistic Obama Can Achieve Key Goals

Americans Less Optimistic Obama Can Achieve Key Goals

November 4, 2009
One year after electing Barack Obama president, Americans are less optimistic he can achieve eight key goals measured by Gallup. However, majorities are still hopeful about four of the eight goals.

Political Climate for 2010 Not as Favorable to Democrats

Maintain edge in party strength measures, but public dissatisfied with nation’s course

November 4, 2009
The U.S. political climate heading into 2010 is not as favorable to the Democratic Party as it was in 2006 and 2008. Though Democrats continue to have an edge in party affiliation and President Obama retains majority approval, congressional approval and satisfaction with the U.S. are low.More ...

One Year After Election, Americans Less Sure About Obama

Far fewer say he will be able to control federal spending or heal political divisions

November 3, 2009
Americans are much less sure than they were a year ago at the time of his election that President Barack Obama will be able to accomplish a number of challenges facing his administration. In particular, far fewer Americans believe he will be able to heal political divisions and control federal spending.More ...

Blacks Far More Satisfied With U.S. Under Obama

Blacks’ satisfaction tracks closely with Democrats’; black Democrats’ satisfaction up the most

November 2, 2009
Close to half of black adults nationwide, 47%, say they are satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., up from 10% in mid-2008. There has been a much smaller increase among whites -- now 22%, up from 15%. Even among Democrats, blacks show a greater increase than whites in satisfaction.More ...
Editor in Chief’s Insights: What to Watch for 2010

Editor in Chief’s Insights: What to Watch for 2010

November 2, 2009
With the 2010 congressional elections now one year way, Gallup Editor in Chief Frank Newport discusses the key indicators to watch.

Generic Ballot Provides Clues for 2010 Vote

Republicans could have good year, but may not be enough for control of House

November 2, 2009
The Democrats’ 46% to 44% advantage on the generic ballot suggests a solid Republican showing if the midterm elections were held today, assuming a typical GOP advantage in turnout. Even far in advance of the elections, the generic ballot has proven to yield reasonable insight into the U.S. House vote.More ...
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