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Palin’s Possible Impact NEW

August 29, 2008
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Obama Sees Convention Bounce
Aug. 28, 2008
Obama's Strengths and Weaknesses
Aug. 28, 2008
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Can Sarah Palin Appeal to White, Female Independents? NEW

August 29, 2008
If John McCain’s pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate was intended to sway female voters this fall, it appears the most vulnerable group could be white, independent women, who currently are split almost equally between the two presidential candidates.

Gallup Daily: Obama Stretches Lead to 8 Points NEW

August 29, 2008
Barack Obama leads John McCain by 49% to 41% in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking, as he continues to rise in the polls coincident with the Democratic National Convention.

Obama Regains Support of Conservative Democrats

August 29, 2008
Barack Obama’s gain in support among registered voters from Monday to Wednesday of this week was in part due to gains among conservative Democrats -- the group among whom the Democratic nominee had lost ground last week as he slipped to an overall tie with John McCain.

Hillary Clinton’s Speech Well-Received

August 28, 2008
Fifty-two percent of Americans give Hillary Clinton’s Tuesday night speech at the Democratic National Convention a positive review, including 83% of those who say they watched it.
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Gallup Poll - World News

Support for CIS Partnerships Strong -- Even in Georgia

August 29, 2008

Clean Water, or Lack Thereof, Plight of Many in Africa

August 27, 2008

Little Confidence in Austria’s Government Before Collapse

August 26, 2008
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August 27, 2008
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Brit's Saw Economic Downturn Coming

Brit's Saw Economic Downturn Coming

August 25, 2008
As the British Chambers of Commerce warns of a recession in the United Kingdom, Gallup reports that in 2007, 50% of British citizens said their economy was getting worse.
More Georgians Support McCain Than Obama

More Georgians Support McCain Than Obama

August 21, 2008
More Georgians say they would rather see Republican Sen. John McCain (23%) elected president of the United States than say the same about Democratic Sen. Barack Obama (15%).
U.S.-Poland Deal In Line with Poles’ Views

U.S.-Poland Deal In Line with Poles’ Views

August 20, 2008
As Poland and the United States ink a missile defense deal, which Russia opposes, Gallup reveals that Polish citizens took similar sides in 2007, when they were more likely to approve of U.S. leadership than Russian leadership.
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Gallup Poll - U.S. News

Bush’s Job Approval Inches Up to 33%

August 15, 2008

Telecommuting Still a Rare Perk

August 15, 2008

More Americans Struggling Than Six Months Ago

August 14, 2008
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Gallup Poll - Business News

U.S. Consumer Pessimism Moderating in Battleground States NEW

August 29, 2008
Republicans should think twice before using the few recent rays of sunshine in the U.S. economy to argue that it has turned the corner, when 79% of “purple†state consumers believe the economy is getting worse and 42% rate it as “poor.â€

Half of Americans Expect Obama to Raise Their Taxes

August 26, 2008
Even amid the current weakness of the U.S. economy and the global financial crisis, 52% of independents believe Barack Obama will increase their federal taxes if he is elected president and 34% believe John McCain will do the same if he is elected.

Democrats Enter Convention Down on U.S. Economy

August 22, 2008
In the first half of August, twice as many Democrats (54%) as Republicans (25%) give the economy a “poor†rating. Independents (46%) are more aligned with Democrats than with Republicans in their economic views.
U.S. Job Satisfaction Nears a Decade High

U.S. Job Satisfaction Nears a Decade High

August 21, 2008
Forty-eight percent of Americans say that they are completely satisfied with their job, the second highest Gallup has measured during this decade.
Most Americans Not Worried About Layoffs

Most Americans Not Worried About Layoffs

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.
Gas Prices Not Affecting Telecommuting

Gas Prices Not Affecting Telecommuting

August 15, 2008
The number of Americans who say they telecommute is now at just 30%, which is down from 32% in 2006.
Few Americans View Oil Industry Positively

Few Americans View Oil Industry Positively

August 14, 2008
Americans rate the oil and gas industry the least positively of 25 different industry sectors in the United States.
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Gallup Management Journal

Tough Talk About Crisis Management

August 14, 2008
Few people know more about leadership in crisis than Lieutenant General Russel Honoré, who headed the U.S. military’s response to Hurricane Katrina. In this interview, he offers well-tested, blunt advice for executives facing a bad situation -- how to set priorities, talk to the media, and communicate within the organization -- that can keep a crisis from devolving into a disaster.

Do Your Employees Trust You?

August 14, 2008
An expert on well-being, John Helliwell explores the connection between distrust and unionization, why too much paperwork can cause workers to feel less engaged, and why we are apt to keep office politics alive, even when it makes us unhappy.

How Banks Can Rebuild Customer Confidence

August 14, 2008
Headlines notwithstanding, the outlook for banks is hardly all gloom and doom. “It will get better -- it just takes time for things to right themselves,†says Gallup’s chief economist. He and a financial services expert explain how banks can turn things around.
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