Gallup Poll News Service back issues from November 2008:
Gallup Daily: Obama 52%, McCain 42% Among Likely Voters; Largest lead for Obama among likely voters to date.(John McCain, Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Synopsis: Barack Obama leads John McCain in Gallup Poll Daily tracking interviewing conducted Wednesday through Friday by a 52% to 42% margin in both of Gallupas likely voter models. Obama leads by a similar 52% to 41% margin among all registered voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Barack ...
Life Satisfaction Predicts Voter Preferences; Satisfied Republicans Prefer McCain; Optimistic Democrats Prefer Obama.(John McCain and Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Byline: Brett Pelham Synopsis: Republicans who are more satisfied with their current lives more strongly prefer McCain in the presidential election. The preferences of Democrats have more to do with their expectations about their future lives. Those who expect to be more ...
Gallup Daily: Obama Continues to Outpace McCain; Holds 8-point lead among a[euro]traditional likely votersa[euro].(Barack Obama and John McCain)(Survey)
Nov 02, 2008 ... Synopsis: Barack Obama leads John McCain by eight percentage points among atraditional likely voters,a 51% to 43%, with 5% undecided. His lead stretches to nine points among aexpanded likely votersa and a theoretical 11 points among all eligible voters. PRINCETON, NJ -- Voters' ...
Final Presidential Estimate: Obama 55%, McCain 44%; Independents break for Obama, boosting Obamaa[euro][TM]s broad Democratic base.(Barack Obama and John McCain)(Survey)
Nov 02, 2008 ... Byline: Jeffrey M. Jones, Frank Newport, and Lydia Saad Synopsis: As the 2008 presidential campaign draws to an end, the final USA Today/Gallup pre-election poll shows Barack Obama with a 55% to 44% advantage over John McCain in the allocated estimate of the 2008 presidential ...
Democrats Lead Big on Generic Ballot; Double-digit lead among likely voters is biggest since 1980.(Survey)
Nov 02, 2008; ... Byline: Lydia Saad, Frank Newport, and Jeffrey M. Jones Synopsis: Gallupas final pre-election allocated estimate of the national 2008 vote for Congress gives the Democrats a 12 percentage-point lead over the Republicans among traditional likely voters, 53% to 41%. ...
U.S. Consumer Confidence Up Slightly in Recent Weeks; Gallup Daily tracking shows perceptions improving since mid-October.(Survey)
Nov 03, 2008 ... Byline: Dennis Jacobe, Chief Economist Synopsis: In sharp contrast to the widely reported record month-to-month drops in the Consumer Confidence and Consumer Sentiment Indexes, Gallup Poll Daily tracking shows Main Street pessimism easing a little since mid-October. ...
Sharp Increase in Concern About Ineligible Voters This Year; McCaina[euro][TM]s backers far more likely to expect a major problem than Obamaa[euro][TM]s.(John McCain, Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 03, 2008 ... Byline: Lymari Morales Synopsis: Just 18% of Americans are avery confidenta the votes in this yearas election will be accurately cast and counted, down from 29% prior to the 2004 election. Nearly half (44%) say they expect a amajor problema with votes cast by ineligible voters, ...
Obamaa[euro][TM]s Support Built on Change, McCaina[euro][TM]s on Experience; Reasons given for support echo findings from earlier this year.(Barack Obama and John McCain)(Survey)
Nov 03, 2008 ... Byline: Frank Newport Synopsis: A new Gallup Poll panel survey shows that Obama voters are, more than anything else, motivated to vote for their candidate because he would bring about change, while McCain voters support their candidate because of his experience and because they ...
Worldwide, Views Diverge About Honesty of Elections; Election honesty more widespread in countries with higher well-being.(Survey)
Nov 03, 2008; ... Byline: Magali Rheault and Brett Pelham Synopsis: A median of 41% of citizens across 134 countries worldwide say they have confidence in the honesty of their elections, while a median of 47% do not. Countries where residents report higher well-being are more likely than those ...
Voters Have High Personal Investment in Election Outcome; Three-quarters say outcome matters more than in prior elections.(Survey)
Nov 04, 2008 ... Byline: Jeffrey M. Jones Synopsis: Nearly three-quarters of voters say this yearas election outcome matters more to them than prior elections -- the highest Gallup has measured during the last four campaigns. Also, 92% of voters agree that the stakes in this election are higher ...
Obamaa[euro][TM]s Road to the White House: A Gallup Review; Race was tight until convention period followed by economic crisis.(Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 05, 2008 ... Byline: Lydia Saad, Jeffrey M. Jones, and Frank Newport Synopsis: Gallup Poll Daily tracking through much of 2008 showed a tight race between Barack Obama and John McCain. Obama moved ahead at the height of the economic crisis and never trailed McCain after that, expanding his ...
Gallup Daily: Tracking the New Administrationa[euro][TM]s Progress; New daily measures include U.S. satisfaction, president-elect favorability.(Survey)
Nov 05, 2008 ... Byline: Lymari Morales Synopsis: Gallup Daily will track the new administrationas progress with new daily measures on the state of the nation, favorability of president-elect Obama, Americansa optimism about the new administration, and job approval of the new president. ...
Italians Losing Confidence in Their Economic Conditions; Express lowest confidence of major European countries surveyed.(Survey)
Nov 05, 2008; ... Byline: Ian T. Brown Synopsis: Compared with other major European populations, Italians express the lowest confidence in current economic conditions. Italians surveyed in 2008 are also less likely to feel satisfied with their standard of living than they were in 2007. ...
Gallupa[euro][TM]s Jobs Measure Shows Rapid Deterioration; U.S. jobs recession coming rapidly.(Survey)
Nov 06, 2008 ... Byline: Dennis Jacobe, Chief Economist Synopsis: Employee perceptions of the job market plunged in October as Gallupas Net New Hiring Activity measure fell 33%. It is now down 60% since January, suggesting the economy lost more than the anticipated 200,000 jobs and that the ...
Blacks, Postgrads, Young Adults Help Obama Prevail; Women, non-churchgoers also provide strong backing.(Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 06, 2008 ... Byline: Lydia Saad Synopsis: The final pre-election Gallup Poll Daily tracking survey shows that Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election with practically total support from black Americans, and heavy backing from those with postgraduate educations, young adults, and ...
Consumer Confidence Up Slightly After Obama's Election; Daily tracking shows perceptions improving over past couple of days.(Survey)
Nov 07, 2008 ... Byline: Dennis Jacobe, Chief Economist Synopsis: Gallup Poll Daily tracking reveals that U.S. consumer confidence has already improved after the historic election of Barack Obama as president, with the percentage saying the economy is agetting worsea down 4 points and the ...
Americans See Obama Election as Race Relations Milestone; High optimism about the future of race relations.(Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 07, 2008 ... Byline: Frank Newport Synopsis: Over two-thirds of Americans say Barack Obamaas election is either the most important or one of the most important advances for blacks of the last 100 years, and more Americans than ever now say a solution to race relations between blacks and ...
Obama and Bush: A Contrast in Popularity; Transition marked by sharp divergence in leadersa[euro][TM] ratings.(Barack Obama, George W. Bush)(Survey)
Nov 10, 2008; ... Byline: Lydia Saad Synopsis: Mondayas White House meeting between President George W. Bush and President-elect Barack Obama presents a remarkable contrast between one of the least popular two-term presidents in modern times at the close of his administration, and one of the most ...
Emotional Reactions to the 2008 Presidential Election; McCain supporters less happy, more pessimistic than Obama supporters after election.(John McCain and Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 10, 2008; ... Byline: Brett Pelham Synopsis: Compared with Barack Obama supporters, John McCain supporters experienced an increase in negative emotions on Election Day versus a few days before the election. Further, McCain supporters reported a substantial drop in optimism about their future ...
Special Report: Kenyans' Views on Their Post-Election Crisis; Latest: Back to Square One for Kenyans' Personal Well-Being?(Survey)(Brief article)
Nov 10, 2008 ... Byline: Magali Rheault and Bob Tortora Synopsis: The violence that engulfed Kenya following the countryas national elections last December shattered its image of a stable, emerging democracy. In the following tabs, Gallup explores Kenyansa attitudes toward the challenging ...
Back to Square One for Kenyansa[euro][TM] Personal Well-Being? A majority say economic issues must be priorities for the government.(Survey)
Nov 10, 2008; ... Byline: Magali Rheault and Bob Tortora Synopsis: Gallup Polls of Kenya conducted in three consecutive years reveal that Kenyansa evaluations of their personal well-being in 2008 are worse than they were in 2007, but the same as in 2006. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Given the ...
Americans Want Regulation More Than Rescue; Say tightening financial regulations on banks ought to come first.(Survey)
Nov 11, 2008; ... Byline: Lydia Saad Synopsis: Americans consider passing stricter regulations on financial companies to be substantially more important than providing these financial institutions, or the automobile industry, with loans or other help. PRINCETON, NJ -- On the ...
Americans Hopeful Obama Can Accomplish Most Key Goals; Most hopeful about gains for minorities and the poor, U.S. respect abroad.(Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 12, 2008; ... Byline: Jeffrey M. Jones Synopsis: When asked about 16 possible goals for the Obama administration, Americans are most likely to expect improved conditions for minorities and the poor (80%) and greater respect for the United States abroad (76%). They are skeptical it can control ...
Nearly Half of Conservatives Confident in Obama; Less surprising is that most liberals and moderates are also confident.(Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 12, 2008; ... Byline: Lydia Saad Synopsis: Most liberals and moderates are positive about the outlook for Barack Obamaas presidency, as would be expected. However, close to half of political conservatives -- 45% -- also say he will make a good president. Thatas far greater than the 23% who ...
No Clamoring for Palin to Become a National Political Figure; But she enjoys support of three-quarters of Republicans.(Sarah Palin)(Survey)
Nov 13, 2008; ... Byline: Frank Newport Synopsis: As Sarah Palin addresses the Republican Governors Association Thursday, a recent USA Today/Gallup poll finds that only 45% of Americans would like to see her become a national political figure. PRINCETON, NJ -- Just 45% of Americans ...
Higher-Income Americans Turning More Pessimistic; Views of upper- and lower-income groups tend to differ.(Survey)
Nov 13, 2008; ... Byline: Dennis Jacobe, Chief Economist Synopsis: The improving trend in consumersa economic outlook over the past five weeks hides new and significant differences by income, as lower-income Americans continue to become more optimistic about the future while upper-income ...
Opinion Briefing: Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement; In 2007, South Koreans were mixed on benefits.(Survey)
Nov 13, 2008; ... Byline: Julie Ray Synopsis: As the incoming Obama administration weighs whether to renegotiate the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, Gallup revisits South Koreansa views on the issue and potential policy implications for the United States. Issue at Hand: The ...
Fewer See Country Divided Than After 2000, 2004 Elections; Majority believes Obama can heal political divisions in the country.(Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 14, 2008; ... Byline: Jeffrey M. Jones Synopsis: Fifty-seven percent of Americans say the country is more divided politically than it has been in recent years, a lower percentage than said this after the 2000 (64%) and 2004 (72%) elections. A majority also believe the Obama administration ...
Americans Hold Firm to Support for Death Penalty; Only 21% say it is applied too often.(Survey)
Nov 17, 2008; ... Byline: Lydia Saad Synopsis: While the state of Maryland is embroiled in a debate over repealing its death penalty statute, Americans as a whole support the death penalty for someone convicted of murder, at the rate of 64%. Only 30% oppose it, and even fewer -- 21% -- say itas ...
Congress Returns to Mostly Disapproving Constituency; Only 19% approve, slightly higher than all-time low of 14%.(Survey)
Nov 17, 2008; ... Byline: Frank Newport Synopsis: As the 110th Congress returns for its final lame-duck session Monday, new Gallup polling shows that only 19% of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing, while about three-quarters disapprove. Democrats are only slightly more positive about ...
Relationships, Financial Security Linked to Well-Being; Pattern holds worldwide, is strongest in Europe and Latin America.(Survey)
Nov 17, 2008; ... Byline: Brett Pelham Synopsis: Peopleas well-being is higher when they report conditions that promote two different needs: interpersonal security and financial security. This pattern holds up worldwide, but is more pronounced in Europe and the Americas. WASHINGTON, ...
Most Americans Closely Watching Obamaa[euro][TM]s Transition; Though not as many as followed the presidential election.(Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 18, 2008; ... Byline: Lymari Morales Synopsis: Most Americans (83%) are closely tuned in to news about Barack Obamaas presidential transition. However, fewer (48%) are following the transition avery closelya than say they followed the election as intensely (68%). WASHINGTON, D.C ....
In Japan, Recession Echoes Consumer Woes; Only 9% say economic conditions are good.(Survey)
Nov 18, 2008; ... Byline: Julie Ray Synopsis: With the news that Japanas economy is now in recession, Gallup Polls in Japan this year find consumer confidence eroding and only 9% of Japanese saying economic conditions in their country are good. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Japan's government ...
Most Americans Back Idea of Clinton as Secretary of State; Nearly 8 in 10 Democrats favor the possibility.(Hillary Clinton)(Survey)
Nov 19, 2008; ... Byline: Jeffrey M. Jones Synopsis: A majority of Americans, 57%, are in favor of Barack Obama appointing Hillary Clinton as the secretary of state in his administration. PRINCETON, NJ -- A new Gallup Poll finds a majority of Americans (57%) in favor of Barack Obama ...
Hiring Measure Projects Higher Jobless Claims; Weekly results have high probability of projecting unemployment claims.(Survey)
Nov 19, 2008; ... Byline: Dennis Jacobe, Chief Economist Synopsis: Employee perceptions of the job market suggest odds are better than 7 in 10 that new unemployment claims continued to surge last week, surpassing the 515,000 reported by the Labor Department a week ago. PRINCETON, NJ ...
Russia Making No Clear Gains With Latin Americans; Only Venezuelans, Colombians more likely to approve.(Survey)
Nov 19, 2008; ... Byline: Ian T. Brown Synopsis: Despite Russiaas increased presence in Latin America, Gallup finds that only small percentages of Latin Americans state an opinion on Russian leadership. Further, those South American governments receptive to Russian partnerships are garnering less ...
GOP Takes Another Image Hit Post-Election; Republicans favor tacking right; independents offer mixed guidance.(Grand Old Party)(Survey)
Nov 20, 2008; ... Byline: Lydia Saad Synopsis: Only 34% of Americans view the Republican Party favorably after the Nov. 4 elections, down from 40% in mid-October. At the same time, favorability toward the Democratic Party has remained steady above 50%. Rank-and-file Republicans want their party ...
GOP Faithful Like Palin, Romney, Huckabee in 2012; Palin leading contender among conservative Republicans.(Grand Old Party, Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee)(Survey)
Nov 21, 2008; ... Byline: Jeffrey M. Jones Synopsis: Sarah Palin (67%), Mitt Romney (62%), and Mike Huckabee (61%) receive the most favorable responses when rank-and-file Republicans are asked which of 10 different Republican leaders they would like to see run for president in 2012. ...
Poles, Czechs More Positive Toward U.S. Leadership; More approving than Europeans overall.(Survey)
Nov 21, 2008; ... Byline: Ian T. Brown Synopsis: One year after the United States initially proposed missile defense shields in Poland and the Czech Republic, Gallup found American leadership enjoying relatively high approval ratings in those countries compared to the European median. ...
Nurses Shine, Bankers Slump in Ethics Ratings; Annual Honesty and Ethics poll rates nurses best of 21 professions.(Survey)
Nov 24, 2008; ... Byline: Lydia Saad Synopsis: Nurses continue to be the most well-respected profession rated in Gallupas annual Honesty and Ethics poll, with 84% of Americans rating them highly. Meanwhile, positive perceptions of bankersa integrity have tumbled 12 points since last year, to 23% ....
Americans Remain Confident in Obama as President; Roughly two-thirds say they are confident in Obamaa[euro][TM]s ability to be a good president.(Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 25, 2008; ... Byline: Frank Newport Synopsis: Between 63% and 67% of Americans have in the weeks since Election Day said they are confident in Barack Obamaas ability to be a good president, a sentiment that doesnat yet appear to have been affected, positively or negatively, by news coverage ...
Steep Rise in "Struggling" Americans in Early November; The number of thriving Americans drops to lowest level all year.(Survey)
Nov 25, 2008; ... Byline: Elizabeth Mendes Synopsis: The well-being of Americans has taken a big hit in early November, with the percentage of people who are struggling averaging 60% for two consecutive weeks. WASHINGTON D.C. -- The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index finds that in the ...
Americansa[euro][TM] Weight Issues Not Going Away; Six in 10 want to lose weight, but only 30% are seriously trying to do so.(Survey)
Nov 26, 2008; ... Byline: Lydia Saad Synopsis: Going by the self-reported weight status of U.S. adults, a new Gallup Poll finds men and women weighing more, on average, than they did earlier this decade, and a record-high 38% of women saying they are seriously trying to lose weight. ...
Opinion Briefing: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict; Obama should consider ways to boost grassroots pressure for peace.(Barack Obama)(Survey)
Nov 26, 2008; ... Byline: Steve Crabtree Synopsis: Though about two-thirds of Israelis and Palestinians say they support the Mideast peace process, fewer than one-third among either population believe lasting peace will ever be achieved. That may present opportunities for Obamaas foreign policy ...
Americans in No Mood to Shop; Variety of Gallup indicators suggest consumers will spend cautiously.(Survey)
Nov 28, 2008; ... Byline: Lydia Saad Synopsis: If Black Friday lives up to its name, it will be in spite of extraordinarily bleak indicators. These include Americansa highly conservative 2008 Christmas spending forecast, their negative outlook for their personal standard of living, and their lack ...
Russiaa[euro][TM]s Language Could Be Ticket in for Migrants; Will Russian immigration quotas affect its popularity?(Survey)
Nov 28, 2008; ... Byline: Sergei Gradirovski and Neli Esipova Synopsis: This year, the Russian Federal Migration Service reduced the quota of foreign laborers who can enter the country. Gallup finds positive attitudes toward learning the Russian language correlate with countries that have a high ...
Before Attacks, 55% of Indians OK With Anti-Terror Efforts; Fewer Indians say Pakistan is doing enough to fight cross-border terror.(Survey)
Nov 28, 2008; ... Byline: Julie Ray Synopsis: A Gallup Poll in India shows that before the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, a slim majority of Indians (55%) felt their government was doing enough to fight terrorism. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Gallup Poll in India shows that before the deadly ...