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Opinion Briefing: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Obama should consider ways to boost grassroots pressure for peace

November 26, 2008
Though about two-thirds of Israelis and Palestinians say they support the Mideast peace process, fewer than one-third among either population believe lasting peace will ever be achieved. That may present opportunities for Obama’s foreign policy team.More ...

GOP Takes Another Image Hit Post-Election

Republicans favor tacking right; independents offer mixed guidance

November 20, 2008
Only 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.More ...

Obama and Bush: A Contrast in Popularity

Transition marked by sharp divergence in leaders’ ratings

November 10, 2008
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.More ...

Gallup Daily: Obama Favorability

Each result is based on a three-day rolling average

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.

Most Chinese Have No Opinion in U.S. Election

Preference for Obama is higher in urban areas

October 28, 2008
Despite 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.More ...

Obama, McCain Two of the Best-Liked Candidates

Favorable ratings near 60% among best for recent presidential hopefuls

October 24, 2008
Recent favorable ratings of 61% among likely voters for Barack Obama and 57% for John McCain are two of the more positive assessments of presidential candidates this late in the campaign in recent elections.More ...

Europeans Perceive Stake in U.S. Election

Obama favored over McCain in many European countries

October 21, 2008
A median of 65% of respondents in 14 European countries say who is elected president of the United States makes a difference in their country, and respondents from all of these countries prefer Barack Obama to John McCain.More ...

Filipinos Slightly Favor McCain; Majority No Preference

Forty-nine percent said election outcome makes a difference

October 21, 2008
The Philippines is one of only a few countries Gallup surveyed where citizens preferred John McCain to Barack Obama as the next U.S. president. In late May 2008, Filipinos slightly favored McCain (28%) over Obama (20%), though a slim majority did not express a preference.More ...

Japanese Back Obama Over McCain

Disapproval of Bush and disappointment in domestic politics factors

October 21, 2008
Two-thirds of Japanese adults (66%) surveyed by telephone say they would “personally rather see” Barack Obama elected U.S. president, while 15% say they would prefer John McCain.More ...

U.S. Neighbors Prefer Obama to McCain by 3-to-1 Margin

Canadians more likely to see election’s outcome as relevant to them

October 21, 2008
Gallup Polls in Canada and Mexico indicate that Obama supporters outnumber McCain supporters by 3-to-1. However, Canadians are much more likely than Mexicans to feel Americans’ choice of president is relevant to them.More ...
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