ABC NEWS/WASHINGTON POST POLL
Do you think Obama's past relationship with 1960s radical William Ayers is or is not a legitimate issue in this year's presidential election?
37% Legitimate
60% Not legitimate
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Congress
CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL
How about the representative in Congress from your district? Do you approve or disapprove of the way your representative is handling his or her job?
43% Approve
31% Disapprove
How about the representative in Congress from your district? Do you approve or disapprove of the way your representative is handling his or her job?
43% Approve
31% Disapprove
Friday, October 17, 2008
Fixing the economy
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Are you confident that George W. Bush and his economic advisors can fix the economy, or not?
16% Yes, confident
80% No, not confident
Are you confident that George W. Bush and his economic advisors can fix the economy, or not?
16% Yes, confident
80% No, not confident
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Hofstra presidential debate
CNN/ORC POLL
Regardless of which candidate you happen to support, who do you think did the best job in the debate?
58% Obama
31% McCain
Regardless of which candidate you happen to support, who do you think did the best job in the debate?
58% Obama
31% McCain
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Campaign 2008
ABC NEWS/WASHINGTON POST POLL
So far during this campaign, do you think [see below] has been mainly attacking his opponent or mainly addressing the issues?
OBAMA
26% Attacking
68% Addressing issues
McCAIN
59% Attacking
35% Addressing issues
So far during this campaign, do you think [see below] has been mainly attacking his opponent or mainly addressing the issues?
OBAMA
26% Attacking
68% Addressing issues
McCAIN
59% Attacking
35% Addressing issues
Friday, October 10, 2008
Campaign 2008
NEWSWEEK POLL
If elected, which ticket do you think is MOST likely to bring about the changes this country needs?
52% Obama/Biden
37% McCain/Palin
If elected, which ticket do you think is MOST likely to bring about the changes this country needs?
52% Obama/Biden
37% McCain/Palin
Candidate ratings
NEWSWEEK POLL
Please tell me if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the following people in politics. . . .
OBAMA: 60% favorable / 36% unfavorable
McCAIN: 51% favorable / 45% unfavorable
BIDEN: 59% favorable / 31% unfavorable
PALIN: 49% favorable / 45% unfavorable
Please tell me if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the following people in politics. . . .
OBAMA: 60% favorable / 36% unfavorable
McCAIN: 51% favorable / 45% unfavorable
BIDEN: 59% favorable / 31% unfavorable
PALIN: 49% favorable / 45% unfavorable
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Presidential debate
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Based on what you saw or read about the debate, which candidate offered the best proposals for change to solve the country's problems? [Asked of debate-watchers]
53% Obama
32% McCain
Based on what you saw or read about the debate, which candidate offered the best proposals for change to solve the country's problems? [Asked of debate-watchers]
53% Obama
32% McCain
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Presidential debate
CNN/ORC POLL
Regardless of which candidate you happen to support, who do you think did the best job in the debate? [Asked of debate-watchers]
54% Obama
30% McCain
Regardless of which candidate you happen to support, who do you think did the best job in the debate? [Asked of debate-watchers]
54% Obama
30% McCain
Direction of the country
GALLUP POLL
In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States at this time?
9% Satisfied
90% Dissatisfied
In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States at this time?
9% Satisfied
90% Dissatisfied
Monday, October 6, 2008
Direction of the country
CNN/ORC POLL
How well are things going in the country today?
20% Very/fairly well
80% Pretty/very badly
How well are things going in the country today?
20% Very/fairly well
80% Pretty/very badly
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Vice president
CNN/ORC POLL
Regardless of which candidate you happen to support, who do you think did the best job in the debate? [Asked of debate-watchers]
51% Biden
36% Palin
Regardless of which candidate you happen to support, who do you think did the best job in the debate? [Asked of debate-watchers]
51% Biden
36% Palin
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Wall Street bailout
ABC NEWS/WASHINGTON POST POLL
Who do you think is mainly responsible for the rejection of the plan in Congress?
44% Republicans in Congress
21% Democrats in Congress
Who do you think is mainly responsible for the rejection of the plan in Congress?
44% Republicans in Congress
21% Democrats in Congress
Wall Street bailout
PEW RESEARCH CENTER POLL
Which candidate do you think could best address the current problems involving investment banks and companies with ties to the housing market?
46% Obama
33% McCain
Which candidate do you think could best address the current problems involving investment banks and companies with ties to the housing market?
46% Obama
33% McCain
Monday, September 29, 2008
Wall Street bailout
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Just your best guess, do you think your federal income taxes will or will not be increased as part of a government solution to deal with the problems on Wall Street?
72% Will increase
23% Will not increase
Just your best guess, do you think your federal income taxes will or will not be increased as part of a government solution to deal with the problems on Wall Street?
72% Will increase
23% Will not increase
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Presidential debate
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Regardless of which candidate you happen to support, who do you think did the better job in last night's debate? [Among people who watched the debate]
46% Obama
34% McCain
Regardless of which candidate you happen to support, who do you think did the better job in last night's debate? [Among people who watched the debate]
46% Obama
34% McCain
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Wall Street bailout
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
How important is it to you that any government plan to deal with the financial problems set limits on compensation for executives at corporations that participate in the plan?
81% Very/Somewhat important
16% Not too/Not at all important
How important is it to you that any government plan to deal with the financial problems set limits on compensation for executives at corporations that participate in the plan?
81% Very/Somewhat important
16% Not too/Not at all important
Friday, September 26, 2008
Presidential debate
CNN/ORC POLL
Who do you think is likely to do a better job in the presidential debates: Barack Obama, or John McCain?
59% Obama
34% McCain
Who do you think is likely to do a better job in the presidential debates: Barack Obama, or John McCain?
59% Obama
34% McCain
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
President Bush and the economy
CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling the economy?
16% Approve
76% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling the economy?
16% Approve
76% Disapprove
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Campaign 2008: Economy
L.A. TIMES/BLOOMBERG POLL
Who do you think has the better ideas for strengthening the nation's economy: Barack Obama or John McCain?
46% Obama
32% McCain
Who do you think has the better ideas for strengthening the nation's economy: Barack Obama or John McCain?
46% Obama
32% McCain
Wall Street
L.A. TIMES/BLOOMBERG POLL
Some people are saying that lack of regulation is partly responsible for the current financial and housing crisis. Do you agree or disagree with that?
62% Agree
24% Disagree
Some people are saying that lack of regulation is partly responsible for the current financial and housing crisis. Do you agree or disagree with that?
62% Agree
24% Disagree
Monday, September 22, 2008
Wall Street
CNN/ORC POLL
Do you think the Democrats or the Republicans are more responsible for the problems currently facing financial institutions and the stock market?
47% Republicans
24% Democrats
20% Both equally
8% Neither
Do you think the Democrats or the Republicans are more responsible for the problems currently facing financial institutions and the stock market?
47% Republicans
24% Democrats
20% Both equally
8% Neither
Economy
CNN/ORC POLL
Do you think that the nation's economy is or is not fundamentally sound?
32% Sound
66% Not sound
Do you think that the nation's economy is or is not fundamentally sound?
32% Sound
66% Not sound
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Sarah Palin
CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL
If John McCain is elected president and cannot finish his term in office, do you think Sarah Palin would be qualified to serve as president, or would you be concerned about her?
33% Qualified
62% Concerned
If John McCain is elected president and cannot finish his term in office, do you think Sarah Palin would be qualified to serve as president, or would you be concerned about her?
33% Qualified
62% Concerned
Joe Biden
CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL
If Barack Obama is elected president and cannot finish his term in office, do you think Joe Biden would be qualified to serve as president, or would you be concerned about him?
65% Qualified
24% Concerned
If Barack Obama is elected president and cannot finish his term in office, do you think Joe Biden would be qualified to serve as president, or would you be concerned about him?
65% Qualified
24% Concerned
Iraq
CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL
From what you have heard or read, would you say the troop surge is making the situation in Iraq better, making it worse, or is it having no impact on the situation in Iraq so far?
50% Better
10% Worse
30% No impact
From what you have heard or read, would you say the troop surge is making the situation in Iraq better, making it worse, or is it having no impact on the situation in Iraq so far?
50% Better
10% Worse
30% No impact
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Wall Street
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Do you think the federal government should or should not significantly increase its regulation of Wall Street?
59% Should
31% Should not
Do you think the federal government should or should not significantly increase its regulation of Wall Street?
59% Should
31% Should not
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
2008: Congress
CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL
If the 2008 election for U.S. House of Representatives were being held today, would you vote for the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate in your district?
51% Democrat
31% Republican
If the 2008 election for U.S. House of Representatives were being held today, would you vote for the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate in your district?
51% Democrat
31% Republican
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Economic problems
CNN/ORC POLL
Which of the following economic problems concerns you the MOST: the price of gasoline, the availability of good jobs, high taxes, or the problems due to the mortgage crisis and falling home values?
35% Price of gasoline
28% Jobs
18% High taxes
18% Mortgages, home values
Which of the following economic problems concerns you the MOST: the price of gasoline, the availability of good jobs, high taxes, or the problems due to the mortgage crisis and falling home values?
35% Price of gasoline
28% Jobs
18% High taxes
18% Mortgages, home values
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Direction of the country
AP-GfK POLL
Generally speaking, would you say things in this country are heading in the right direction or in the wrong direction?
26% Right direction
70% Wrong direction
Generally speaking, would you say things in this country are heading in the right direction or in the wrong direction?
26% Right direction
70% Wrong direction
Afghanistan
AP-GfK POLL
Do you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose increasing U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan?
51% Favor
41% Oppose
5% Neither favor nor oppose
Do you favor, oppose, or neither favor nor oppose increasing U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan?
51% Favor
41% Oppose
5% Neither favor nor oppose
Campaign 2008
NEWSWEEK POLL
Which party would you rather see control the political agenda in Washington over the next four years?
47% Democrats
41% Republicans
Which party would you rather see control the political agenda in Washington over the next four years?
47% Democrats
41% Republicans
Friday, September 12, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Voting issues
CNN/ORC POLL
Which of the following issues will be MOST important to you when you decide how to vote for president?
56% Economy
13% War in Iraq
12% Health care
11% Terrorism
6% Illegal immigration
Which of the following issues will be MOST important to you when you decide how to vote for president?
56% Economy
13% War in Iraq
12% Health care
11% Terrorism
6% Illegal immigration
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Terrorism
ABC NEWS/WASHINGTON POST POLL
Compared to before September 11, 2001, do you think the country today is safer from terrorism or less safe from terrorism?
62% Safer
29% Less safe
Compared to before September 11, 2001, do you think the country today is safer from terrorism or less safe from terrorism?
62% Safer
29% Less safe
Monday, September 8, 2008
Iraq
ABC NEWS/WASHINGTON POST POLL
Regardless of who you may support, who do you trust more to handle the war in Iraq: Obama or McCain?
51% McCain
41% Obama
Regardless of who you may support, who do you trust more to handle the war in Iraq: Obama or McCain?
51% McCain
41% Obama
Economy
ABC NEWS/WASHINGTON POST POLL
Regardless of who you may support, who do you trust more to handle the economy: Obama or McCain?
47% Obama
42% McCain
Regardless of who you may support, who do you trust more to handle the economy: Obama or McCain?
47% Obama
42% McCain
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
White House 2008
ABC NEWS POLL
Overall, do you think the news coverage of Palin has been fair or unfair?
50% Fair
41% Unfair
Overall, do you think the news coverage of Palin has been fair or unfair?
50% Fair
41% Unfair
Friday, September 5, 2008
Joe Biden
ABC NEWS POLL
Do you think Biden does or does not have the kind of experience it takes to serve effectively as president, if that became necessary?
66% Does
21% Does not
Do you think Biden does or does not have the kind of experience it takes to serve effectively as president, if that became necessary?
66% Does
21% Does not
Sarah Palin
ABC NEWS POLL
Do you think Palin does or does not have the kind of experience it takes to serve effectively as president, if that became necessary?
42% Does
50% Does not
Do you think Palin does or does not have the kind of experience it takes to serve effectively as president, if that became necessary?
42% Does
50% Does not
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Sarah Palin
CBS NEWS POLL
Having Sarah Palin on the ticket makes you . . .
14% More likely to vote for McCain
13% Less likely
68% No difference
5% Unsure
Having Sarah Palin on the ticket makes you . . .
14% More likely to vote for McCain
13% Less likely
68% No difference
5% Unsure
Iraq
CNN/OPINION RESEARCH CORP. POLL
Do you think the United States is winning or not winning the war in Iraq?
49% Winning
49% Not winning
Do you think the United States is winning or not winning the war in Iraq?
49% Winning
49% Not winning
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Vice president
CNN/OPINION RESEARCH CORP. POLL
Who would you be more likely to vote for if you could vote separately for vice president?
54% Biden
41% Palin
Who would you be more likely to vote for if you could vote separately for vice president?
54% Biden
41% Palin
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Democratic Convention
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Does what you saw or read of this week's Democratic National Convention in Denver make you more likely or less likely to vote for Barack Obama?
43% More likely
29% Less likely
19% No difference (vol.)
Does what you saw or read of this week's Democratic National Convention in Denver make you more likely or less likely to vote for Barack Obama?
43% More likely
29% Less likely
19% No difference (vol.)
McCain/Palin
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
How would you rate John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin for vice president?
19% Excellent
27% Pretty good
19% Only fair
18% Poor
17% Unsure
How would you rate John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin for vice president?
19% Excellent
27% Pretty good
19% Only fair
18% Poor
17% Unsure
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Iraq
CNN/OPINION RESEARCH CORP. POLL
Please tell me if you think Barack Obama or John McCain would better handle that issue if they were elected president. . . . The war in Iraq.
53% McCain
44% Obama
Please tell me if you think Barack Obama or John McCain would better handle that issue if they were elected president. . . . The war in Iraq.
53% McCain
44% Obama
The economy
CNN/OPINION RESEARCH CORP. POLL
Please tell me if you think Barack Obama or John McCain would better handle that issue if they were elected president. . . . The economy.
51% Obama
43% McCain
Please tell me if you think Barack Obama or John McCain would better handle that issue if they were elected president. . . . The economy.
51% Obama
43% McCain
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
White House 2008
CNN/OPINION RESEARCH CORP. POLL
Please say whether you think each one applies more to Barack Obama or more to John McCain: Can bring the kind of change the country needs.
54% Obama
36% McCain
Please say whether you think each one applies more to Barack Obama or more to John McCain: Can bring the kind of change the country needs.
54% Obama
36% McCain
White House 2008
CNN/OPINION RESEARCH CORP. POLL
Please say whether you think each one applies more to Barack Obama or more to John McCain: Has the right experience to be president.
60% McCain
30% Obama
Please say whether you think each one applies more to Barack Obama or more to John McCain: Has the right experience to be president.
60% McCain
30% Obama
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Sen. Biden
CNN/OPINION RESEARCH CORP. POLL
Based on what you know about Joe Biden, do you think he is qualified to serve as president if it becomes necessary, or not?
63% Qualified
26% Not qualified
Based on what you know about Joe Biden, do you think he is qualified to serve as president if it becomes necessary, or not?
63% Qualified
26% Not qualified
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Obama/Biden
ABC NEWS/WASHINGTON POST POLL
If Obama chooses Delaware Senator Joe Biden as his vice presidential running mate, would that make you more likely to vote for Obama, less likely, or wouldn't it make any difference in your vote?
13% More likely
10% Less likely
75% No difference
3% Unsure
If Obama chooses Delaware Senator Joe Biden as his vice presidential running mate, would that make you more likely to vote for Obama, less likely, or wouldn't it make any difference in your vote?
13% More likely
10% Less likely
75% No difference
3% Unsure
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Iraq
L.A. TIMES/BLOOMBERG POLL
Who do you think would be best at achieving success in Iraq?
43% McCain
36% Obama
Who do you think would be best at achieving success in Iraq?
43% McCain
36% Obama
Economy
L.A. TIMES/BLOOMBERG POLL
Who do you think has the better ideas for strengthening the nation's economy?
45% Obama
28% McCain
Who do you think has the better ideas for strengthening the nation's economy?
45% Obama
28% McCain
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Russia
QUINNIPIAC U. POLL
Regardless of whom you support, which candidate for president -- Barack Obama or John McCain -- is better qualified to deal with Russia?
55% McCain
27% Obama
Regardless of whom you support, which candidate for president -- Barack Obama or John McCain -- is better qualified to deal with Russia?
55% McCain
27% Obama
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Olympics
AP/IPSOS POLL
When the modern Olympics were founded more than a century ago, the stated goal of the Olympic movement was to contribute to building a peaceful and better world through sports. How successful would you say the Olympics have been in achieving this goal?
74% Very/Somewhat successful
22% Not too/Not at all successful
When the modern Olympics were founded more than a century ago, the stated goal of the Olympic movement was to contribute to building a peaceful and better world through sports. How successful would you say the Olympics have been in achieving this goal?
74% Very/Somewhat successful
22% Not too/Not at all successful
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Global Warming
ABC/PLANET GREEN/STANFORD POLL
Do you think the federal government should do more than it's doing now to try to deal with global warming, should do less than it's doing now, or is it doing about the right amount?
61% More
10% Less
27% About right
Do you think the federal government should do more than it's doing now to try to deal with global warming, should do less than it's doing now, or is it doing about the right amount?
61% More
10% Less
27% About right
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Olympics
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Favorite Summer Olympics events --
27% Swimming
18% Track and field
12% Gymnastics
5% Basketball
4% Diving
2% Baseball
Favorite Summer Olympics events --
27% Swimming
18% Track and field
12% Gymnastics
5% Basketball
4% Diving
2% Baseball
White House 2008
TIME POLL
Just another politician, or a different kind of candidate?
OBAMA
37% Just another politician
52% A different kind of candidate
McCAIN
61% Just another politician
32% A different kind of candidate
Just another politician, or a different kind of candidate?
OBAMA
37% Just another politician
52% A different kind of candidate
McCAIN
61% Just another politician
32% A different kind of candidate
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Energy
CBS NEWS POLL
Would you favor allowing increased drilling for oil and natural gas off the U.S. coast, or do you think the costs and risks are too great?
64% Favor
28% Costs, risks too great
Would you favor allowing increased drilling for oil and natural gas off the U.S. coast, or do you think the costs and risks are too great?
64% Favor
28% Costs, risks too great
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