polls

Obama Fails to Wow on the World Stage

Washington Whispers - November 20, 2009

Zogby says Obama's China trip was at best ho-hum. more >>

Chamber Not Backing Down in Healthcare Fight

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 19, 2009

In 7 key states, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce finds opposition to healthcare reform plans. more >>

Pew: Abortion Low on List of Concerns for Healthcare Reform Opponents

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 19, 2009

Abortion is near the bottom of the list of concerns of those opposed to healthcare reform. more >>

Poll: No Second Presidency for Bill Clinton

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 18, 2009

Public shows little support for eliminating presidential term limits as Bill Clinton hinted at. more >>

Poll: Democrats Now More Supportive Than Republicans of Faith-Based Initiatives

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 16, 2009

A Pew poll finds Democrats are now more supportive of faith-based initiatives than Republicans are. more >>

The New, New Obama: Deficit Buster

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - November 16, 2009

Big-spending president reinvents himself, or perhaps negative poll numbers did it for him. more >>

Healthcare Victory Tempered by Afghan Troop Surge Planning

Washington Whispers - November 13, 2009

Obama Report Card: Pollster John Zogby gives Obama a C+ for his performance during Week 43. more >>

Gridlock and Indecision Spur Polling Shift from Obama to Republicans

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - November 12, 2009

More independents are showing preference for the generic Republican candidate. more >>

Insiders: GOP Should Lay Off Obama on Global Warming

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 11, 2009

A new poll reports 77 percent believe in global warming. more >>

Elections Hurt, But Public Still Doesn't Blame Obama

Washington Whispers - November 6, 2009

In terms of expectations, Obama's week could have been perceived as much worse. more >>

If Dollar Dies, Most Choose Gold as the Replacement

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 3, 2009

Americans favor gold over the euro, yen if the dollar gets junked as the currency standard. more >>

War Deaths, Healthcare Turmoil Hit Obama

Washington Whispers - October 30, 2009

Zogby: Not a good week for President Obama, hence a downgrade to C from C plus. more >>

Afghanistan, Healthcare, New Orleans Drag Obama Down

Washington Whispers - October 23, 2009

Zogby down grades Obama because of growing impatience and doubts from many quarters. more >>

Survey: Parents Would Rather Talk Drugs than Science

By Zach Miners - On Education - October 23, 2009

Parents are more comfortable discussing drugs than science and math with their kids, a survey shows. more >>

Poll: Americans' Belief in Global Warming Cools

Science - October 22, 2009

Only 57 percent of poll respondents believe there is strong scientific evidence of warming. more >>

Poll: Obama Should Go as Superman for Halloween

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 14, 2009

President Obama is a superhero to many who think he should dress as Superman for Halloween. more >>

Quote of the Week: '49 Percent Says Homosexual Behavior Is Morally Wrong'

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 9, 2009

In a new Pew poll, nearly half of the public thinks "homosexual behavior is morally wrong." more >>

Survey: Support for Gay Civil Unions Grows to 57 Percent

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 9, 2009

Even as the nation moves right on other social issues, 57 percent of Americans are OK with such unions. more >>

The Country's Emerging Shift on Abortion

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - October 9, 2009

New polling shows a growing antiabortion sentiment. more >>

Obama on the Upswing in New AP Poll

Nation & World - October 7, 2009

A new survey finds the president's approval rating up 6 percent over the last month. more >>

Behind the Shifting Poll Numbers on Abortion

By Jodie Allen - Jodie Allen - October 6, 2009

Public support for legalized abortions may be declining. more >>

Pew Poll Shows Support for Legal Abortion Has Dropped

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 2, 2009

A new survey shows that abortion rights supporters no longer have an edge over abortion foes. more >>

Poll: Cut Congress and White House Salaries to Slash Federal Debt

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - October 1, 2009

Americans want House, Senate, and White House pay cuts to trim the debt, followed by a tax on the rich. more >>

Gallup Poll: In Major Shift, Most Want Government Promoting Traditional Values

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 30, 2009

In a big shift, Gallup reports that most Americans want the government to promote "traditional values." more >>

Foreign and Domestic Polls Show Declining Support for U.S. Engagement Abroad

By Jodie Allen - Jodie Allen - September 30, 2009

The country isn't becoming isolationist but is more domestically focused. more >>