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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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