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Snapshot: 2012 U.S. Cold and Flu Season Typical So Far
An average of 2.1% of U.S. adults reported having the flu on any given day in October, up from September (1.8%) and August (1.2%) -- a seasonal climb on par with past years. Daily cold reports are also up, increasing to 7.1% in October.
Democrats, Republicans Diverge on Capitalism, Federal Gov't
Democrats and Republicans are about equally positive toward small business, free enterprise, and entrepreneurs. They diverge on views of capitalism and the federal government.
Americans See Best Job Climate Since the Financial Crisis
One in four Americans (24%) say it is a good time to find a quality job, up sharply from 8% a year ago to the most positive perceptions since March 2008. Recent improvements coincide with upticks in economic confidence and job creation.
In U.S., Majority Now Against Gov't Healthcare Guarantee
A majority in the U.S now says the government should not ensure all Americans have healthcare coverage. Americans rate the U.S. healthcare system less negatively this year but still worry about cost and coverage.
U.S. Economic Confidence Steady Last Week
Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index was -15 for the week ending Nov. 25, unchanged from the week prior. Democrats grew more pessimistic, while Republicans and independents grew more optimistic.
Republicans' Life Ratings Plunge, Democrats' Improve
Republicans' ratings of their lives worsened dramatically in November, while Democrats' ratings improved. The deep decline in Republicans' average Life Evaluation Index score was due entirely to their darkening outlook for their future.
Americans Continue to Adjust Their Ideal Weight Upward
Americans, on average, say their ideal weight is 162 pounds, the highest to date in Gallup trends going back to 1990. The increase in reported ideal weight tracks the increase in Americans' reported actual weight over the same time.
Depression Hits Jobless in UK, U.S. More Than in Germany
Unemployed Britons are 15 percentage points more likely than full-time U.K. workers to have ever been diagnosed with depression. The gap in depression rates between the unemployed and employed is 13 points in the U.S. and 10 in Germany.
Petraeus' Image Takes Hit, Still More Positive Than Negative
Former CIA Director and retired Gen. David Petraeus' image has taken a hit amid recent scandal, but still more Americans view him favorably (40%) than unfavorably (30%). The majority, though, believes it was necessary he resign.
Americans' Confidence in the Economy Recedes Post Election
Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index dropped to -15 last week, from -11 the week prior. But, this is still one of the best readings of 2012.