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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 >>

U.S. More Conservative Than Obama's 2008 Win Suggests

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - August 18, 2009

Gallup shows an America returning to its natural, less liberal ideological leanings. more >>

The Striking Correlation Between a State’s Religion and Its Politics

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - August 7, 2009

A Gallup survey shows remarkably different religious compositions in different regions of the country. more >>

As Obama Extends Federal Benefits to Gay Partners, Poll Suggests Broad Support

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 17, 2009

A Gallup survey suggests support for extending benefits to gay partners of federal employees. more >>

Gallup Poll Examines Democrats' Image of the GOP

Opinion - June 17, 2009

A recent poll asked Democrats what comes to mind when thinking of the GOP. The second of two-parts. more >>

Recent Poll Examines Republicans' Image of the GOP

Opinion - June 15, 2009

A recent poll asked Republicans what comes to mind when thinking of the GOP. The first of two-parts. more >>

Poll: 13 Percent of Americans Think Limbaugh "Speaks for" the Republican Party

Opinion - June 11, 2009

A recent survey asks Americans to name the face of the Republican Party. more >>

Why Is America's Reputation Improving?

Opinion - June 8, 2009

How much credit does Obama deserve? more >>

America Likes Sotomayor, Especially Democrats and Women

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - May 28, 2009

Her initial approval ratings are Roberts-like, much better than Alito and Miers. more >>

Have Your Views on Same-Sex Marriage Changed in the Last Year?

Opinion - May 28, 2009

A majority of Americans say: 'No, not so much.' more >>

Time to Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell? Most Americans Favor Gays in the Military

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - May 27, 2009

Gallup finds a large majority of Americans now favor gays in the military. more >>

New Poll, California Proposition 8 Show We've Got a Ways to Go on Gay Marriage

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - May 27, 2009

Along with the Prop 8 decision, it reminds us we've got a ways to go on marriage equality. more >>

Gallup Poll Counts Fewer Republican Women, but Are They in Camouflage?

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - May 6, 2009

For many reasons, women of the GOP won't stand up to be counted, and that's a big issue. more >>

Gallup Poll: More Than Two Thirds of Catholics Approve of Obama

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 1, 2009

Even politically conservative Catholics are more likely to approve of Obama than to disapprove. more >>

Poll: Vote for Your Pick for Obama's Vatican Ambassador

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 1, 2009

Catholics are talking about whom Obama will choose as his envoy to the Holy See. more >>

Gallup Poll: Obama Closes 'God Gap' Further

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 29, 2009

At the 100-day mark, most frequent churchgoers approve of President Obama's performance. more >>

Michelle Obama More Popular (And Less Disliked) Than Barack—An Amazing Rise

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 3, 2009

How quickly the criticisms die off. more >>

Majority of U.S. Supports Easing Restrictions on Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Opinion - March 10, 2009

A majority of Americans support the easing of restrictions on human embryonic stem cell research. more >>

Gallup Poll: Sixty Percent of Americans Say Embryonic Stem Cell Research Morally Acceptable

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

A poll finds that conservative opponents of embryonic stem cell research are losing the moral case. more >>

Gallup Releases First-of-Its-Kind Portrait of American Muslims

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - March 3, 2009

The new poll shows that American Muslims are the nation's most diverse religious group. more >>

Gallup 'Darwin's Birthday' Poll: Fewer than Four in Ten Believe in Evolution

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - February 11, 2009

On the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth, a poll shows a minority of Americans believe his theory. more >>

Gallup Poll: Few Object to Rick Warren at Obama Inauguration

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 20, 2009

A new Gallup Poll finds that few Americans oppose Rick Warren's role at Barack Obama's inauguration. more >>

Data Points: Americans Disapprove of Congress

Opinion - November 18, 2008

The majority of Americans don’t think Congress is doing a good job, and they feel the same about Bush. more >>

Survey: Retirees Voted for McCain

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 6, 2008

The majority of voters age 65 and older didn't vote for Obama. more >>

5 Most Important Issues for Voters

Opinion - October 30, 2008

The candidates' positions on these 5 issues were the most frequently ranked as "extremely important." more >>