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GOP Faithful Like Palin, Romney, Huckabee in 2012

Palin leading contender among conservative Republicans

November 21, 2008
Sarah Palin (67%), Mitt Romney (62%), and Mike Huckabee (61%) receive the most favorable responses when rank-and-file Republicans are asked which of 10 different Republican leaders they would like to see run for president in 2012.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 ...
Many Republicans Want a More Conservative GOP

Many Republicans Want a More Conservative GOP

November 20, 2008
A majority of Republicans (59%) say they want their party and its candidates to move in a more conservative direction.

Fewer See Country Divided Than After 2000, 2004 Elections

Majority believes Obama can heal political divisions in the country

November 14, 2008
Fifty-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.More ...
Most Expect Obama to Make Effort With Republicans

Most Expect Obama to Make Effort With Republicans

November 14, 2008
Most 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.

No Clamoring for Palin to Become a National Political Figure

But she enjoys support of three-quarters of Republicans

November 13, 2008
As Sarah Palin addresses the Republican Governors Association Thursday, a recent USA Today/Gallup poll finds that only 45% of Americans would like to see her become a national political figure.More ...
Republicans Want Sarah Palin to Stay in Spotlight

Republicans Want Sarah Palin to Stay in Spotlight

November 13, 2008
A majority of Republicans (76%) say they would like to see Sarah Palin be a major national political figure for many years to come, but only 45% of all Americans say the same.

Election Lifts Economic Spirits for Democrats, Independents

More likely since election to say economic conditions are “getting better”

November 11, 2008
Democrats 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.More ...

Life Satisfaction Predicts Voter Preferences

Satisfied Republicans Prefer McCain; Optimistic Democrats Prefer Obama

November 1, 2008
Republicans 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.More ...

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 ...
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