Democrats
Republicans favor tacking right; independents offer mixed guidance
November 20, 2008Only 34% of Americans view the Republican Party favorably after the Nov. 4 elections, down from 40% in mid-October. At the same time, favorability toward the Democratic Party has remained steady above 50%. Rank-and-file Republicans want their party to become more conservative going forward.
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November 15, 2008If President-elect Barack Obama finds a place for Hillary Clinton in his cabinet, it would likely resonate well with Democrats, 80% of whom have a favorable opinion of her.
Majority believes Obama can heal political divisions in the country
November 14, 2008Fifty-seven percent of Americans say the country is more divided politically than it has been in recent years, a lower percentage than said this after the 2000 (64%) and 2004 (72%) elections. A majority also believe the Obama administration will be able to heal political divisions in the country.
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November 14, 2008Most Americans (80%) think that Barack Obama will make a sincere effort to work with the Republicans in Congress to find bipartisan solutions to the problems facing the country.
November 12, 2008More than 7 in 10 Americans think that the Obama administration will be able to improve conditions for minorities and the poor (80%), increase respect for the U.S. abroad (76%), and improve education (71%).
More likely since election to say economic conditions are “getting better”
November 11, 2008Democrats and independents have become significantly more positive about the direction of the economy after the Nov. 4 election, while economic optimism among Republicans -- which used to be significantly higher than optimism among independents or Democrats -- has dropped.
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November 11, 2008Nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) think the country will be better off four years from now, a significantly higher percentage (46%) than said the same when President George W. Bush was about to take office in January 2001.
November 7, 2008Gallup Daily insights relating to President-elect Barack Obama's first press conference.
Satisfied Republicans Prefer McCain; Optimistic Democrats Prefer Obama
November 1, 2008Republicans who are more satisfied with their current lives more strongly prefer McCain in the presidential election. The preferences of Democrats have more to do with their expectations about their future lives. Those who expect to be more satisfied in the future more strongly prefer Obama.
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Preference for Obama is higher in urban areas
October 28, 2008Despite widespread news coverage, China’s massive population has little to say about the U.S. presidential race. Barack Obama wins slightly more support than John McCain within the margin of error, 12% to 5%, while most respondents did not offer an opinion.
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