polls

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 >>

Poll: Is the 'No Religion' Boom in America a Good Thing?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 24, 2009

Is the surge in Americans claiming no religious affiliation a positive development or a troubling one? more >>

New Poll Finds 1 in 3 Mexicans Would Move to the U.S.

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - September 23, 2009

And Pew Hispanic Center poll finds that half of those would enter the U.S. illegally. more >>

Poll: Americans Would Pay a Tax or Insurance Premium to Cover Addiction Treatment

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 23, 2009

Americans would pay a sin tax or a $2 insurance premium to cover alcohol and drug addiction coverage. more >>

Obama Policies Turn Off Independents

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 23, 2009

Independents, who can make or break elections, appear to be leaning Republican. more >>

Harry Reid Not Running Scared in Nevada

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 15, 2009

Senate Majority Leader Reid cool under GOP fire and bad re-election polls back home. more >>

Poll: Obama Should Keep Bush Tax Cuts to Get Presidency Back on Track

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 15, 2009

In helping Obama, new poll finds continuing the Bush tax cuts edging out healthcare reform. more >>

Who'll Win Next Week's 'Values Voter' 2012 Straw Poll?

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

Who'll Win Next Week's "Values Voter" Straw Poll? Palin? Huckabee? Romney? more >>

Poll: Tom Selleck Should Run for Congress

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - September 2, 2009

Voters picked Selleck as their top choice for a celebrity candidate. more >>

Poll: Lowest Congressional Approval in Two Decades

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - September 2, 2009

Democrats and Republicans score about even in managing the federal government. more >>