Politics
U.S. Satisfaction Up to 22%
Economy, jobs continue to rank as most important problems
February 9, 2012
Though Americans remain largely dissatisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., the 22% who are satisfied is up from 15% in December and is the highest since last spring.
Obama's Economic Approval Rating Improves
Economy rating is still low vs. other issues, but is most improved since November
February 9, 2012
President Obama's 38% approval rating on the economy is far from robust, but has perked up from 30% in November and 26% last summer. Despite these gains, Obama continues to rate worse on economic issues than on foreign policy issues.
Obama's Approval Ratings Lowest on Deficit, Economy, Foreign Trade
February 9, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals President Obama's approval ratings across 11 issue areas and discusses how his rating on the economy specifically may affect his chances for re-election.
Congress' Job Approval at New Low of 10%
Republicans and Democrats equally negative
February 8, 2012
A record-low 10% of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing, down from 13% in January and the previous low of 11%, recorded in December 2011.
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.
Most Egyptians Oppose U.S. Economic Aid
Most favor aid from Arab nations
February 6, 2012
Egyptians are as likely to favor economic aid from Arab governments (68%) as they are to oppose aid from the U.S. (71%). Half favor aid from international institutions.
Mississippi Most Conservative State, D.C. Most Liberal
State patterns in ideology largely stable compared with previous years
February 3, 2012
Mississippi, Utah, Wyoming, and Alabama are the four most conservative states in the U.S., each with 50% or more of its population identifying as conservative. The District of Columbia and Massachusetts are the most liberal states.
States in East Are Most Democratic; in West, Most Republican
February 2, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals the most Democratic and most Republican states in the country and discusses regional differences in party identification.
More States Move to GOP in 2011
Seventeen states solidly or leaning Republican, up from 10 in 2010
February 2, 2012
Seventeen states showed a Republican advantage in party affiliation of at least five points in 2011, up from 10 in 2010 and 5 in 2008. Meanwhile, 19 states including D.C. showed a similar Democratic advantage, with 15 competitive.
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