CNN/ORC POLL
As you may know, the Bush administration authorized the use of harsh interrogation procedures, including the procedure known as waterboarding, when the U.S. captured suspected terrorists. Based on what you have read or heard, do you approve or disapprove of the Bush administration's decision to use those procedures while questioning suspected terrorists?
50% Approve
46% Disapprove
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Marijuana
ABC/WASHINGTON POST POLL
In general, do you favor or oppose legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use?
46% Favor
52% Oppose
In general, do you favor or oppose legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use?
46% Favor
52% Oppose
Global warming
ABC/WASHINGTON POST POLL
Do you think the federal government should or should not regulate the release of greenhouse gases from sources like power plants, cars and factories in an effort to reduce global warming?
75% Should
21% Should not
Do you think the federal government should or should not regulate the release of greenhouse gases from sources like power plants, cars and factories in an effort to reduce global warming?
75% Should
21% Should not
Monday, April 27, 2009
Direction of the country
CBS/NEW YORK TIMES POLL
Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction or do you feel things have pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track?
41% Right direction
50% Wrong track
Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction or do you feel things have pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track?
41% Right direction
50% Wrong track
Sunday, April 26, 2009
President Obama
ABC/WASHINGTON POST POLL
Obama has been president for about three months or nearly 100 days. Would you say he has accomplished a great deal during that time, a good amount, not very much, or little or nothing?
24% A great deal
39% A good amount
21% Not very much
15% Little or nothing
Obama has been president for about three months or nearly 100 days. Would you say he has accomplished a great deal during that time, a good amount, not very much, or little or nothing?
24% A great deal
39% A good amount
21% Not very much
15% Little or nothing
Thursday, April 23, 2009
President Obama: Job rating
AP-GfK POLL
Overall, please tell me whether you approve, disapprove, or neither approve nor disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president.
64% Approve
30% Disapprove
2% Neither
3% Unsure
Overall, please tell me whether you approve, disapprove, or neither approve nor disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president.
64% Approve
30% Disapprove
2% Neither
3% Unsure
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Environment
GALLUP POLL
How would you rate the overall quality of the environment in this country today -- as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
5% Excellent
34% Good
45% Only fair
16% Poor
How would you rate the overall quality of the environment in this country today -- as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?
5% Excellent
34% Good
45% Only fair
16% Poor
Friday, April 17, 2009
Congress
COOK/RT STRATEGIES POLL
Regardless of how you might plan to vote in your own district, which party would you like to see in control of Congress after the congressional elections in 2010: the Democrats or the Republicans? (IF UNSURE:) Well, which way do you lean -- more toward the Democrats or the Republicans?
49% Democrats
38% Republicans
Regardless of how you might plan to vote in your own district, which party would you like to see in control of Congress after the congressional elections in 2010: the Democrats or the Republicans? (IF UNSURE:) Well, which way do you lean -- more toward the Democrats or the Republicans?
49% Democrats
38% Republicans
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Mexico
CNN/ORC POLL
I'd like your overall opinion of some foreign countries. Is your overall opinion of each of the following very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? Mexico.
9% Very favorable
43% Mostly favorable
26% Mostly unfavorable
20% Very unfavorable
I'd like your overall opinion of some foreign countries. Is your overall opinion of each of the following very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? Mexico.
9% Very favorable
43% Mostly favorable
26% Mostly unfavorable
20% Very unfavorable
Monday, April 13, 2009
Income tax
GALLUP POLL
Do you regard the income tax which you will have to pay this year as fair?
61% Yes, fair
35% No, not fair
Do you regard the income tax which you will have to pay this year as fair?
61% Yes, fair
35% No, not fair
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Cuba
CNN/ORC POLL
Do you favor or oppose re-establishing U.S. diplomatic relations with Cuba?
71% Favor
27% Oppose
Do you favor or oppose re-establishing U.S. diplomatic relations with Cuba?
71% Favor
27% Oppose
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Taxes
CBS/N.Y. TIMES POLL
Do you think the tax code should be changed so that middle and lower income people pay less in taxes than they do now and upper income people pay more in taxes than they do now, or don't you think the tax code should be changed?
65% Should be changed
29% Should not be changed
Do you think the tax code should be changed so that middle and lower income people pay less in taxes than they do now and upper income people pay more in taxes than they do now, or don't you think the tax code should be changed?
65% Should be changed
29% Should not be changed
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Relations with Muslim nations
ABC/WASHINGTON POST POLL
How important do you think it is for Obama to try to improve U.S. relations with Muslim nations . . . ?
46% Very important
36% Somewhat important
9% Not so important
10% Not important at all
How important do you think it is for Obama to try to improve U.S. relations with Muslim nations . . . ?
46% Very important
36% Somewhat important
9% Not so important
10% Not important at all
Friday, April 3, 2009
Gay marriage
CBS NEWS POLL
Which comes closest to your view? Gay couples should be allowed to legally marry. OR, Gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not legally marry. OR, There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple's relationship.
33% Legally marry
27% Form civil unions
35% No legal recognition
Which comes closest to your view? Gay couples should be allowed to legally marry. OR, Gay couples should be allowed to form civil unions but not legally marry. OR, There should be no legal recognition of a gay couple's relationship.
33% Legally marry
27% Form civil unions
35% No legal recognition
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
President Obama and world leaders
CNN/ORC POLL
Do you think leaders of other countries around the world have respect for Barack Obama, or do you think they don't have much respect for him?
72% Respect
24% Not much respect
Do you think leaders of other countries around the world have respect for Barack Obama, or do you think they don't have much respect for him?
72% Respect
24% Not much respect
Monday, March 30, 2009
Economy
ABC/WASHINGTON POST POLL
Who do you trust to do a better job handling the economy: Obama or the Republicans in Congress?
58% Obama
25% Republicans in Congress
1% Both (vol.)
14% Neither (vol.)
2% Unsure
Who do you trust to do a better job handling the economy: Obama or the Republicans in Congress?
58% Obama
25% Republicans in Congress
1% Both (vol.)
14% Neither (vol.)
2% Unsure
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Secretary of State Clinton
CNN/ORC POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Hillary Clinton is handling her job as Secretary of State?
71% Approve
23% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Hillary Clinton is handling her job as Secretary of State?
71% Approve
23% Disapprove
Monday, March 23, 2009
President Obama and the economy
CBS NEWS POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the economy?
61% Approve
29% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the economy?
61% Approve
29% Disapprove
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
AIG
GALLUP POLL
Turning to reports that insurance company AIG -- one of the companies that received bailout money from the federal government -- is paying bonuses to its executives, how do you, personally, feel about these bonuses: outraged, bothered, or not particularly bothered?
59% Outraged
26% Bothered
11% Not bothered
Turning to reports that insurance company AIG -- one of the companies that received bailout money from the federal government -- is paying bonuses to its executives, how do you, personally, feel about these bonuses: outraged, bothered, or not particularly bothered?
59% Outraged
26% Bothered
11% Not bothered
Monday, March 16, 2009
President Obama and the economy
CNN/ORC POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the economy?
59% Approve
40% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the economy?
59% Approve
40% Disapprove
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Congress: Job rating
GALLUP POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
39% Approve
54% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
39% Approve
54% Disapprove
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Government
NEWSWEEK POLL
In general, government grows bigger as it provides more services. If you had to choose, would you rather have a smaller government providing less services, or a bigger government providing more services?
44% Smaller
44% Bigger
In general, government grows bigger as it provides more services. If you had to choose, would you rather have a smaller government providing less services, or a bigger government providing more services?
44% Smaller
44% Bigger
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
President Obama: Job rating
NBC/WALL ST JOURNAL POLL
In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job that Barack Obama is doing as president?
60% Approve
26% Disapprove
In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job that Barack Obama is doing as president?
60% Approve
26% Disapprove
Direction of the country
NBC/WALL ST JOURNAL POLL
All in all, do you think things in the nation are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel that things are off on the wrong track?
41% Right direction
44% Wrong track
All in all, do you think things in the nation are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel that things are off on the wrong track?
41% Right direction
44% Wrong track
Sunday, March 1, 2009
White House 2012
CNN/ORC POLL
Next, I'm going to read a list of people who may be running in the Republican primary for president in 2012. After I read all the names, please tell me which of those candidates you would be most likely to support for the Republican nomination for president in the year 2012, or if you would support someone else. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal.
29% Palin
26% Huckabee
21% Romney
9% Jindal
10% Someone else
4% None/No one
2% Unsure
Next, I'm going to read a list of people who may be running in the Republican primary for president in 2012. After I read all the names, please tell me which of those candidates you would be most likely to support for the Republican nomination for president in the year 2012, or if you would support someone else. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal.
29% Palin
26% Huckabee
21% Romney
9% Jindal
10% Someone else
4% None/No one
2% Unsure
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Economic stimulus
AP-GfK POLL
Do you favor or oppose the new economic stimulus package of nearly $800 billion in government spending and tax cuts?
52% Favor
41% Oppose
Do you favor or oppose the new economic stimulus package of nearly $800 billion in government spending and tax cuts?
52% Favor
41% Oppose
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Congress: Job rating
GALLUP POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
31% Approve
61% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
31% Approve
61% Disapprove
Friday, February 13, 2009
U.S.-Iran relations
GALLUP POLL
Turning for a moment to U.S. relations with Iran: Do you think the United States should or should not engage in direct diplomacy with Iran?
56% Should
38% Should not
Turning for a moment to U.S. relations with Iran: Do you think the United States should or should not engage in direct diplomacy with Iran?
56% Should
38% Should not
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Evolution
GALLUP POLL
Do you, personally, believe in the theory of evolution, do you not believe in evolution, or don't you have an opinion either way?
39% Believe in evolution
25% Do not believe
36% No opinion
Do you, personally, believe in the theory of evolution, do you not believe in evolution, or don't you have an opinion either way?
39% Believe in evolution
25% Do not believe
36% No opinion
Monday, February 9, 2009
President Obama -- Job rating
CNN/ORC POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president?
76% Approve
23% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president?
76% Approve
23% Disapprove
Economic stimulus
CNN/ORC POLL
As you may know, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a bill that would attempt to stimulate the economy by increasing federal government spending and cutting taxes at a total cost to the government of about eight hundred billion dollars. Based on what you have read or heard about this, do you favor or oppose the bill that the Senate is expected to vote on?
54% Favor
45% Oppose
As you may know, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a bill that would attempt to stimulate the economy by increasing federal government spending and cutting taxes at a total cost to the government of about eight hundred billion dollars. Based on what you have read or heard about this, do you favor or oppose the bill that the Senate is expected to vote on?
54% Favor
45% Oppose
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Direction of the country
CBS NEWS POLL
Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction or do you feel things have pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track?
23% Right direction
68% Wrong track
Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction or do you feel things have pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track?
23% Right direction
68% Wrong track
Monday, February 2, 2009
President Obama -- Job rating
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president?
64% Approve
25% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president?
64% Approve
25% Disapprove
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Health care
CBS/N.Y. TIMES POLL
Should the government in Washington provide national health insurance, or is this something that should be left only to private enterprise?
59% Government in Washington
32% Private enterprise
Should the government in Washington provide national health insurance, or is this something that should be left only to private enterprise?
59% Government in Washington
32% Private enterprise
Thursday, January 29, 2009
President Obama: Job rating
FOX NEWS/OD POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as president?
65% Approve
16% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as president?
65% Approve
16% Disapprove
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Economic stimulus
GALLUP POLL
As you may know, Congress is considering a new economic stimulus package of at least 800 billion dollars. Do you favor or oppose Congress passing this legislation?
52% Favor
37% Oppose
As you may know, Congress is considering a new economic stimulus package of at least 800 billion dollars. Do you favor or oppose Congress passing this legislation?
52% Favor
37% Oppose
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Mideast
CNN/ORC POLL
In the Middle East situation, are your sympathies more with the Israelis or more with the Palestinians?
60% Israelis
17% Palestinians
In the Middle East situation, are your sympathies more with the Israelis or more with the Palestinians?
60% Israelis
17% Palestinians
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Bush presidency
CNN/ORC POLL
Looking back on George W. Bush's eight years in office, in general, would you say his presidency was a success or a failure?
31% A success
68% A failure
Looking back on George W. Bush's eight years in office, in general, would you say his presidency was a success or a failure?
31% A success
68% A failure
Saturday, January 17, 2009
President-elect Obama
CBS/N.Y. TIMES POLL
Are you generally optimistic or pessimistic about the next four years with Barack Obama as president?
79% Optimistic
16% Pessimistic
Are you generally optimistic or pessimistic about the next four years with Barack Obama as president?
79% Optimistic
16% Pessimistic
Friday, January 16, 2009
Bush presidency
CBS/N.Y. TIMES POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush has handled his job as president over the last eight years?
22% Approve
73% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush has handled his job as president over the last eight years?
22% Approve
73% Disapprove
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Economic stimulus
NBC/WALL ST JOURNAL POLL
Thinking about the economic stimulus legislation, which is a more important priority? Tax cuts that will allow people to spend more. Government spending that will help create jobs.
33% Tax cuts
63% Spending
Thinking about the economic stimulus legislation, which is a more important priority? Tax cuts that will allow people to spend more. Government spending that will help create jobs.
33% Tax cuts
63% Spending
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
President-elect Obama
NBC/WALL ST JOURNAL POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the transition and his preparations for becoming president?
71% Approve
14% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling the transition and his preparations for becoming president?
71% Approve
14% Disapprove
President Bush -- Job rating
NBC/WALL ST JOURNAL POLL
In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job that George W. Bush is doing as president?
27% Approve
67% Disapprove
In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job that George W. Bush is doing as president?
27% Approve
67% Disapprove
Gaza
IPSOS/McCLATCHY POLL
Regardless of your personal feelings, who do you believe is more to blame for the current conflict: Hamas or Israel?
44% Hamas
14% Israel
9% Both (vol.)
4% Neither (vol.)
29% Unsure
Regardless of your personal feelings, who do you believe is more to blame for the current conflict: Hamas or Israel?
44% Hamas
14% Israel
9% Both (vol.)
4% Neither (vol.)
29% Unsure
Sunday, January 11, 2009
President-elect Obama
ABC NEWS POLL
Do you think Barack Obama's election as president represents progress for all blacks in America more generally, or do you think it is only a single case that does not reflect broader progress for blacks overall?
65% All blacks
22% Single case
Do you think Barack Obama's election as president represents progress for all blacks in America more generally, or do you think it is only a single case that does not reflect broader progress for blacks overall?
65% All blacks
22% Single case
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Economic stimulus
GALLUP POLL
Do you favor or oppose Congress passing a new $775 billion economic stimulus program as soon as possible after Barack Obama takes office?
53% Favor
36% Oppose
Do you favor or oppose Congress passing a new $775 billion economic stimulus program as soon as possible after Barack Obama takes office?
53% Favor
36% Oppose
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Illinois Senate seat
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Which of the following would you like to see the state of Illinois do to fill the open Senate seat? Allow Roland Burris to serve until 2010 when the next election is scheduled. Keep the seat open until the situation with Blagojevich is resolved and allow him or a new governor to appoint a senator to serve until the 2010 election. OR, Hold a special election as soon as possible to fill the seat.
16% Allow Burris to serve until 2010
23% Keep seat open until Blagojevich situation resolved
52% Hold a special election
Which of the following would you like to see the state of Illinois do to fill the open Senate seat? Allow Roland Burris to serve until 2010 when the next election is scheduled. Keep the seat open until the situation with Blagojevich is resolved and allow him or a new governor to appoint a senator to serve until the 2010 election. OR, Hold a special election as soon as possible to fill the seat.
16% Allow Burris to serve until 2010
23% Keep seat open until Blagojevich situation resolved
52% Hold a special election
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
President-elect Obama
CNN/ORC POLL
Thinking about the following characteristics and qualities, please say whether you think it applies or doesn't apply to Barack Obama. Can bring the kind of change the country needs.
75% Applies
24% Doesn't apply
Thinking about the following characteristics and qualities, please say whether you think it applies or doesn't apply to Barack Obama. Can bring the kind of change the country needs.
75% Applies
24% Doesn't apply
Sunday, December 28, 2008
President Bush
CNN/ORC POLL
Which comes closer to your view of George W. Bush as he prepares to leave the White House? You're glad he is leaving. OR, You'll miss him when he is gone?
75% Glad he's leaving
23% Will miss him
Which comes closer to your view of George W. Bush as he prepares to leave the White House? You're glad he is leaving. OR, You'll miss him when he is gone?
75% Glad he's leaving
23% Will miss him
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
President-elect Obama
CNN/ORC POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his presidential transition?
82% Approve
15% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his presidential transition?
82% Approve
15% Disapprove
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Issues facing the country
CNN/ORC POLL
Which of the following is the most important issue facing the country today?
75% The economy
7% Health care
6% The war in Iraq
6% Terrorism
5% Illegal immigration
1% Other (vol.)
Which of the following is the most important issue facing the country today?
75% The economy
7% Health care
6% The war in Iraq
6% Terrorism
5% Illegal immigration
1% Other (vol.)
Saturday, December 20, 2008
President-elect Obama
ABC/WASHINGTON POST POLL
Thinking about the next 12 months, would you say you feel optimistic or pessimistic about the policies Obama will pursue?
68% Optimistic
26% Pessimistic
Thinking about the next 12 months, would you say you feel optimistic or pessimistic about the policies Obama will pursue?
68% Optimistic
26% Pessimistic
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
President-elect Obama
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his presidential transition?
75% Approve
17% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his presidential transition?
75% Approve
17% Disapprove
Friday, December 12, 2008
President-elect Obama
FOX NEWS/OD POLL
Do you think President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet picks represent real change or are they more of the same from Washington?
56% Real change
35% More of the same
Do you think President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet picks represent real change or are they more of the same from Washington?
56% Real change
35% More of the same
Monday, December 8, 2008
Automakers
CBS NEWS POLL
If the government does provide money to the big three automakers, should the government get a say in how these companies are managed, or should the government not be involved in the companies' management decisions?
69% Should get a say
28% Should not be involved
If the government does provide money to the big three automakers, should the government get a say in how these companies are managed, or should the government not be involved in the companies' management decisions?
69% Should get a say
28% Should not be involved
Automakers
ABC/WASHINGTON POST POLL
The big three automakers in the United States have asked for up to 34 billion dollars in loans from the government. Some people say it's a bailout those companies don't deserve, and that they'd be better off reorganizing under bankruptcy laws. Other people say it's necessary to protect auto workers and save a key part of the U.S. economy. On balance, do you support or oppose this plan?
37% Support
54% Oppose
The big three automakers in the United States have asked for up to 34 billion dollars in loans from the government. Some people say it's a bailout those companies don't deserve, and that they'd be better off reorganizing under bankruptcy laws. Other people say it's necessary to protect auto workers and save a key part of the U.S. economy. On balance, do you support or oppose this plan?
37% Support
54% Oppose
President Bush
NEWSWEEK POLL
As time passes, how do you think history will see George W. Bush as president? Do you think Bush will be seen as an average president, above average, or below average?
27% Average
10% Above average
61% Below average
As time passes, how do you think history will see George W. Bush as president? Do you think Bush will be seen as an average president, above average, or below average?
27% Average
10% Above average
61% Below average
Friday, December 5, 2008
President-elect Obama
NEWSWEEK POLL
In general, do you approve or disapprove of Obama’s choices to fill cabinet-level positions in his new administration so far?
72% Approve
18% Disapprove
In general, do you approve or disapprove of Obama’s choices to fill cabinet-level positions in his new administration so far?
72% Approve
18% Disapprove
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Automakers
CNN/ORC POLL
The major U.S. auto companies have asked the government for a program that would provide them with several billion dollars in assistance. The auto companies say they may go into bankruptcy without that assistance. Based on what you have read or heard, do you favor or oppose this program?
36% Favor
61% Oppose
The major U.S. auto companies have asked the government for a program that would provide them with several billion dollars in assistance. The auto companies say they may go into bankruptcy without that assistance. Based on what you have read or heard, do you favor or oppose this program?
36% Favor
61% Oppose
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
President-elect Obama
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his presidential transition?
78% Approve
13% Disapprove
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his presidential transition?
78% Approve
13% Disapprove
Friday, November 21, 2008
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?
11% Satisfied
87% Dissatisfied
In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States at this time?
11% Satisfied
87% Dissatisfied
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Political parties
GALLUP POLL
Please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the ....
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
55% Favorable
39% Unfavorable
REPUBLICAN PARTY
34% Favorable
61% Unfavorable
Please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the ....
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
55% Favorable
39% Unfavorable
REPUBLICAN PARTY
34% Favorable
61% Unfavorable
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Detroit
GALLUP POLL
Would you favor or oppose the federal government giving major financial assistance to the big three U.S. automotive companies if they are close to going broke or declaring bankruptcy?
47% Favor
49% Oppose
Would you favor or oppose the federal government giving major financial assistance to the big three U.S. automotive companies if they are close to going broke or declaring bankruptcy?
47% Favor
49% Oppose
Monday, November 17, 2008
Obama's Cabinet
CNN/ORC POLL
Which of the following Cabinet positions that Obama will fill is the one that you think will matter most to the country's future: Secretary of State, who oversees foreign policy; Secretary of Defense, who oversees military policy; Secretary of the Treasury, who oversees economic policy; or Attorney General, who oversees the country's criminal justice system?
41% Treasury
25% State
24% Defense
8% Attorney General
Which of the following Cabinet positions that Obama will fill is the one that you think will matter most to the country's future: Secretary of State, who oversees foreign policy; Secretary of Defense, who oversees military policy; Secretary of the Treasury, who oversees economic policy; or Attorney General, who oversees the country's criminal justice system?
41% Treasury
25% State
24% Defense
8% Attorney General
Sunday, November 16, 2008
President Bush and the economy
IPSOS/McCLATCHY POLL
And when it comes to the economy, do you approve or disapprove or have mixed feelings about the way George W. Bush is handling that issue?
22% Approve
74% Disapprove
And when it comes to the economy, do you approve or disapprove or have mixed feelings about the way George W. Bush is handling that issue?
22% Approve
74% Disapprove
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Obama as president
QUINNIPIAC U. POLL
Do you think Barack Obama will be a great president, a good president, a so so president, or a bad president?
28% Great
34% Good
14% So so
8% Bad
16% Unsure
Do you think Barack Obama will be a great president, a good president, a so so president, or a bad president?
28% Great
34% Good
14% So so
8% Bad
16% Unsure
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Obama's policy agenda
AP-GfK POLL
How confident are you that Barack Obama will be able to implement the policy agenda he promised in his campaign?
24% Very confident
44% Somewhat confident
18% Not too confident
13% Not at all confident
How confident are you that Barack Obama will be able to implement the policy agenda he promised in his campaign?
24% Very confident
44% Somewhat confident
18% Not too confident
13% Not at all confident
Monday, November 10, 2008
President-elect Obama
CNN/ORC POLL
Do you have a positive view or a negative view of what Barack Obama has done in the past few days since he was elected?
64% Positive
20% Negative
Do you have a positive view or a negative view of what Barack Obama has done in the past few days since he was elected?
64% Positive
20% Negative
Friday, November 7, 2008
President-elect Obama
USA TODAY/GALLUP POLL
Do each of the following describe or not describe your reaction to Barack Obama being elected president?
Proud: 67% does describe, 32% does not
Optimistic: 67% does, 30% does not
Excited: 59% does, 40% does not
Pessimistic: 30% does, 64% does not
Afraid: 27% does, 72% does not
Do each of the following describe or not describe your reaction to Barack Obama being elected president?
Proud: 67% does describe, 32% does not
Optimistic: 67% does, 30% does not
Excited: 59% does, 40% does not
Pessimistic: 30% does, 64% does not
Afraid: 27% does, 72% does not
Monday, November 3, 2008
2008: Congress
NBC/WALL STREET JOURNAL POLL
What is your preference for the outcome of this year's congressional elections: a Congress controlled by Republicans or a Congress controlled by Democrats?
48% Democrats
36% Republicans
What is your preference for the outcome of this year's congressional elections: a Congress controlled by Republicans or a Congress controlled by Democrats?
48% Democrats
36% Republicans
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
2012: President
NEWSWEEK POLL
If John McCain is not elected president, which one of the following three possible candidates would you be most likely to support for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012 . . . ? [Asked of Republican voters]
35% Mitt Romney
26% Mike Huckabee
20% Sarah Palin
If John McCain is not elected president, which one of the following three possible candidates would you be most likely to support for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012 . . . ? [Asked of Republican voters]
35% Mitt Romney
26% Mike Huckabee
20% Sarah Palin
Voting issues
NEWSWEEK POLL
Which ONE of the following ISSUES is MOST important in determining your vote for president this year?
44% The economy and jobs
14% Taxes and government spending
12% Terrorism and national security
8% Health care
7% The Iraq war
6% Issues like abortion, guns, and same-sex marriage
5% Energy policy and gas prices
Which ONE of the following ISSUES is MOST important in determining your vote for president this year?
44% The economy and jobs
14% Taxes and government spending
12% Terrorism and national security
8% Health care
7% The Iraq war
6% Issues like abortion, guns, and same-sex marriage
5% Energy policy and gas prices
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Campaign 2008
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
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
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
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