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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.

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.

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.

As Americans cast their ballots Tuesday, their outlook on life was slightly better than it was four years ago. Now, more adults are thriving than struggling -- the opposite was true in October 2008. But, life ratings are down recently.

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. 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.

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.

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.

U.S. consumers predict their total 2012 Christmas spending to be $770, roughly matching the $764 they estimated in 2011. Gallup modeling suggests this estimate points to a good, though not great, season for retailers.

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.