August 19, 2008
Some contend that Barack Obama is not doing as well in the polls as he should be, given the political environment, but that may have more to do with the expectations than it does with Obama’s performance to date.
August 19, 2008
As both presidential candidates address the VFW convention, Gallup finds John McCain leads Barack Obama, 56% to 34%, among registered voters who have served in the U.S. military. But veterans’ support for McCain probably has more to do with ...
August 18, 2008
While Barack Obama averaged a three-percentage-point lead over John McCain in June and July, such a tight race leading into the conventions gives either candidate the chance to take the lead.
August 18, 2008
Currently, 30% of working Americans report that their employers have laid off employees over the past six months -- the most in the last five years -- and 75% say this is a “bad time†to find a quality job.
August 18, 2008
Barack Obama has returned to a slight 3-point lead over John McCain in Gallup Poll Daily tracking for Aug. 15-17, with Obama at 46% and McCain at 43% among registered voters.
August 18, 2008
The American voter is about to be bombarded with sights, sounds, and information from both campaigns and political parties, and where it all ends when the dust settles is going to be the capstone on one of the most interesting presidential ...
August 18, 2008
Middle- and lower-income Americans, women, and Democrats are more likely than upper-income Americans, men, and independents and Republicans, respectively, to feel they are underpaid for the work they do.
August 18, 2008
The number of Americans who say they worry about being laid off has remained mostly static over this decade, with just 15% currently saying they worry about it.
August 17, 2008
Registered voters are evenly divided between Barack Obama (45%) and John McCain (45%) when asked how they would vote for president if the election were held today.
August 16, 2008
Nationwide voter preferences for president remain closely divided between Barack Obama and John McCain, with Obama favored by 45% to McCain’s 44%.
August 15, 2008
Even though George W. Bush’s job approval rating remains historically low at 33%, it is improved from the term-low 28% ratings he received in April, May, and June.