Have you made your New Years resolution yet? Dave and Frank discuss who makes those popular begining of the year challenges, what kind, and why. Plus, Bush's un-popularity as he ends his term, the most important issues as we end 2008, and GOP vs. the Democratic party alignment across the country as we head into the Obama administration.
Love end of the year lists? Dave and Frank have one for you as 2008 comes to a close. Find out who tops the list as the most admired man and woman of the year. Plus, the influence of religion in society, and more.
'Tis the season for spreading some holiday cheer. But are Americans really feeling happy right now? Dave and Frank discuss the holiday blues, more opinions on the economy, foreign and domestic auto sales, the Obama honeymoon, and more.
Is unemployment America's greatest fear right now? Dave and Frank talk about what the public thinks about the proposed auto bailout, lifestyle changes in the current economy, and the even the indictment of Governor Rod Blagojevich of Illinois on corruption charges.
Are Americans worries getting out of hand? Dave and Frank test temperment and talk about the auto industry bail out, public reaction to Obama's cabinet picks, holiday spending, and continuing pessimism about the economy.
Are Americans concerned about putting on some extra weight over the Thanksgiving holiday? Dave and Frank talk about weight watching this Thanksgiving. Plus, health care's place in the public's thoughts, the ups and downs in the economy and our confidence in Obama to fix it, and more.
Dave and Frank talk about the anxiety over the economy and its effect on holiday season spending. Plus, find out what the public wants to see the incoming Obama administration do about health care, whether we think Hillary Clinton would make a good Secretary of State, and more.
The latest numbers in the presidential race, the "Bradley Effect", possible levels of voting among young ,minority, and early voters, turn out projections, and more.
Why are there so many variations in poll results? Will Obama maintain the lead? What effect will new and young voters have on the election? How about the Hispanic vote? And is the staying power of the economy the number one issue in the campaign?
Everybody was talking about Joe the plumber in this week's presidential debate and so are we. Also, what's the latest polling on the election? What's the effect of negative campaigning on the race (and who the public sees as the most negative of the two candidates)? And what's the effect of early voters on the race?
Who scored big in the second presidential debate? What's the current status of the election? Can Obama hold onto his lead over McCain? And what do we really think about the state of the economy?
Reaction to the first presidential debate, voter angst regarding the economy and who they are blaming, which presidential candidate is benefitting from that angst (Obama), and the role of religion in the public's feelings about the economy.
Polling on the proposed economic bailout (general reaction, as well as on the differing versions under consideration), the current economic situation and the presidential race, President Bush's speech on the issue, and Sarah Palin's impact on the election.
Public polling on the economy, which candidate benefits from public sentiment about the economy, whether the state of the economy is hurting the GOP, change vs. experience as a public priority in voting, projected voter turnout, and national polling vs. state by state polling re the electoral college.
Leading up to the conventions - what's happened in years past and what can we expect of the numbers? And does "going negative" really work?
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August 15, 2008
The highest and lowest rated industries in the United States, economy woes, job stability and the latest political horse race figures...
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August 08, 2008
The Olympics are here - do Americans care? What's the favorite sporting event? And the debate continues on off shore drilling - what do Americans think?
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August 01, 2008
With gas prices down slightly, do Americans think the economy has turned a corner? What are the impacts of Obama's trip abroad? And which theater of battle is more important - Iraq or Afghanistan?
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July 18, 2008
With Anheisser Busch being sold to a foriegn company, just what is the alcoholic beverage of choice for Americans? And Congress breaks a Gallup record - but they shouldn't be celebrating.
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July 11, 2008
Jesse Jackson made news this week when cameras caught him making accusing Obama of "talking down to black people" - is Obama in any trouble with black voters? The National War Powers Commission headed by former Secretaries of State Baker and Christopher announced its findings this week... should the president be allowed to send troops into combat without approval of Congress?
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July 4, 2008
It's the 4th of July Holiday weekend - who would Americans rather have a BBQ with: Obama or McCain? More on the latest election numbers, as well as the most satisfied and dissatisfied states in the union...
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Dr. Frank Newport
Dr. Frank Newport is Editor in Chief of The Gallup Poll in Princeton, New Jersey. Newport is Vice President of the National Council on Public Polls, is on the Executive Council of the American Association of Public Opinion Research, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research.
He is the author of Polling Matters -- Why Leaders Must Listen to the Wisdom of the People and coauthor with Stuart Rothenberg of The Evangelical Voter. More from The Gallup Poll »
