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Voters Say This Election Matters More Than Most
Seven in 10 voters say the outcome of this year's presidential election matters to them more than in previous years, similar to voter attitudes in 2008 and 2004. Republicans are more likely than Democrats to say the outcome matters.
U.S. Economic Confidence in November Best in Four Years
Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index climbed to -13 in November, the best monthly average since Gallup began daily tracking of economic confidence in 2008. Blacks and Democrats express the most confidence.
U.S. Unadjusted Unemployment Down to 7.0% in October
U.S. unemployment, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, fell to 7.0% for the month of October, down significantly from 7.9% in September. Seasonally adjusted unemployment is 7.4%, improved by more than a half a point.
Americans Still Give Obama Better Odds to Win Election
A majority of Americans still view President Barack Obama as the favorite to win re-election in the 2012 presidential race. Previous predictions of the outcomes of presidential elections have generally been correct.
Americans See Different Strengths in Obama and Romney
U.S. voters name President Obama's speaking skills and concern for people as his greatest strengths, followed by his personality and levelheadedness. Mitt Romney's top strengths are his business experience and economic policies.
Americans Most Likely to Say They Belong to the Middle Class
Americans are most likely to identify as middle class, continuing a long-standing trend. But, fewer college graduates than ever say they are a part of the middle class.
Majority in U.S. Still Satisfied With Own Healthcare Costs
The majority of Americans continue to say they are satisfied with the total cost they pay for healthcare, though those with Medicare or Medicaid are increasingly more satisfied, while those with private insurance are less so.
U.S. Congress' Approval Rating at 21% Ahead of Elections
Twenty-one percent of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing, up from 13% in September and the highest Gallup has measured since May 2011. Still, it remains one of the lowest approval ratings for Congress prior to an election.
U.S. Economic Confidence Down Slightly Last Week
Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index declined slightly to -19 for the week ending Oct. 21, from -17 the week prior. An 85-point gap separates the opinions held by Democrats and Republicans.
Economy Is Dominant Issue for Americans as Election Nears
More than one in three Americans (37%) name the "economy in general" as the most important problem facing the country. Seventy-two percent cite at least one economic issue -- on par with the 69% prior to the 2008 election.