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Tea Party Favorability Falls to Lowest Yet
Thirty percent of Americans now hold a favorable opinion of the Tea Party movement, a new low. The majority of Republicans express a favorable opinion of the group, yet 22% of Americans view themselves as supporters of the movement.
Congress Job Approval Drops to All-Time Low for 2013
Americans' job approval rating for Congress in 2013 averaged 14%, the lowest annual average in Gallup's history, including a 12% reading in December. Congressional approval has averaged below 20% for each of the last four years.
Americans' Life Ratings Improve in November
The percentage of Americans who rated their lives highly enough to be considered "thriving" ticked up in November after declining the prior five months. Americans' life ratings mirror recent changes in economic confidence and standard of living ...
Executives: Expect More Economic Confusion Ahead
Gallup's chief economist has this advice for business leaders: There's going to be a lot of emotional volatility surrounding the political economy this election year. Try to avoid getting caught up in it.
Americans' Confidence in the Economy Continues to Improve
Gallup's Economic Confidence Index rose to -24 last week, much improved from -39 in mid-October during the government shutdown, but it has not yet bounced back to its mid-September level.
U.S. Obesity Rate Ticks Up to 27.1% in 2013
In the U.S., 27.1% of adults were obese in 2013. This is the highest rate in Gallup's six-year tracking history, and it includes a new high among those who are "morbidly obese."
Americans' Self-Reported Spending Up Slightly in October
Americans' self-reported daily spending averaged $88 in October, up from $84 in September and on par with the 2013 average. The October spending average is $16 higher than it was in the same month last year.
Americans' Top Critique of GOP: "Unwilling to Compromise"
As Republican leaders openly scrutinize their party after the 2012 elections, Republicans, independents, and Democrats are most likely to critique the GOP for being "inflexible." Americans dislike Democrats' overspending most.
Americans' Satisfaction With Life Similar to Levels in 1998
Americans are about as likely to say they are satisfied with many aspects of life -- including their housing, family life, and health -- as they were in 1998. But fewer are satisfied now with their future and finances.
Americans Say Creating Jobs Is Key to Improving Economy
Americans see job creation as the No. 1 way that private enterprise and, to a lesser degree, the federal government can improve the U.S. economy.