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Gains Under Bush Seen on AIDS, Race Relations, Little Else NEW

January 7, 2009

Americans say more ground has been lost than gained under George W. Bush on a whole range of national issues. The worst reviews are for the economy (87% say the United States has lost ground) and the U.S. position in the world (69%); the most positive are on efforts to fight AIDS.

Americans: Burris Should Be Blocked, Special Election Held

January 6, 2009

A Monday night poll found 51% of Americans saying the Senate should block Roland Burris -- embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s appointee -- from filling the state’s open U.S. Senate seat. Given a choice, Americans are most likely to prefer a special election (52%) to fill the vacancy.

Americans Back Kennedy Appointment by Small Margin

January 6, 2009

Americans nationwide lean more for than against the appointment of Caroline Kennedy to fill Hillary Clinton’s New York senate seat, 45% to 36%. But those in the East are more likely to want someone else named, 43% to 38%.

111th Congress Begins in Very Disapproving Environment

January 6, 2009

Returning and newly elected members of the U.S. Congress have their work cut out for them as they gather in the nation’s capital Tuesday to open the 111th Congress; only 19% of the American public approved of the way Congress handled its job on average in 2008, the lowest yearly average of the decade so far.

Despite Recent Lows, Bush Approval Average Is Midrange

January 5, 2009

Even though George W. Bush will likely leave office with one of the lowest job approval ratings for a president, his solid first term average will rank him in the middle of the pack of presidents with a 49% approval average during his entire presidency.

Bush Legacy: Gains on Terrorism, Losses on Economy NEW

January 7, 2009

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Opinion Briefing: U.S.-Pakistan Policy

December 29, 2008

A recent Gallup Poll in Pakistan reveals nearly half of Pakistanis (48%) believe U.S. missile strikes are not an effective way to rid their country of the Taliban, and majorities (54%) now view U.S. military presence in Afghanistan and Asia as a threat.

The Complex Relationship Between Religion and Purpose

December 24, 2008

Pastor Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life notwithstanding, more than 80% of respondents across 84 countries say their lives have an important meaning or purpose. However, religious orientation does significantly affect the odds one will feel this way.

Sierra Leoneans, Liberians Want Charles Taylor Convicted

December 19, 2008

Most Sierra Leoneans and Liberians say it is a good thing former Liberian President Charles Taylor is currently on trial for war crimes and most in both countries want to see him convicted. But, while Sierra Leoneans almost universally support conviction, one-third of Liberians support acquittal.

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Unemployment Rate Likely to Surge on Friday

January 6, 2009

Gallup’s hiring measure suggests that the government will likely report Thursday that four-week average jobless claims hit a new high as 2008 came to a close -- exceeding the previous 2008 high of 558,000. In turn, this suggests that December's unemployment rate will exceed 7%.

Small-Business Owners Cut Spending, Jobs as Revenues Fall

January 5, 2009

The Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index hit a new low in the fourth quarter of 2008, with many small-business owners saying they are generating less revenue, cutting capital spending, and eliminating jobs.

Nearly Half of Americans Are Frequent Internet Users

January 2, 2009

Nearly half of Americans (48%) use the Internet more than one hour per day, almost twice as many as in 2002. Post-graduate, higher-income, and younger Americans are the most frequent users, but the less affluent, non-working, and unmarried are among those posting big gains in the past year.

Restaurant Dining Mostly Holding Up Despite Recession

December 30, 2008

The percentage of Americans saying they ate dinner out at least once in the prior week has hardly changed in recent years, now 60% versus 64% in December 2005. Frequent dining out -- going three or more times a week -- has not dropped at all.

Most Americans Report Donating to Charity in 2008

December 19, 2008

Despite the current economic climate, 75% of Americans say they have donated money to a charitable cause within the past 12 months and 59% say they have donated money to a religious organization.
One in Four Have Postponed Car Purchase Recently

December 18, 2008

Almost one-quarter (24%) of Americans say that they have considered buying a car in the past six months and then decided not to, and a majority (56%) of those individuals say the major reason for their decision is the economic recession.
In U.S., 30% Would Not Buy From Bankrupt Automaker

December 16, 2008

Sixty-seven percent of Americans say they would still consider buying a car from one of the U.S. auto companies should they go bankrupt, but 30% say they would definitely not buy a car.
December Christmas Spending Estimate Remains Low

December 12, 2008

In December, Americans estimate they will spend an average of $639 on Christmas gifts this year, which is up slightly from the November estimate of $616, but is still the second-lowest measure in Gallup history.

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What to Expect in 2009

January 2009

All eyes will be on the U.S. economy over the next 12 months. The outlook is of particular importance to executives and managers, who have make short- and long-term decisions for their organizations as economic news continues to unfold. Here, two leading economists offer their blunt assessment. Warning: Don’t expect good news for a while.

What Obama Should Do

December 2008

Gallup’s chief economist points to the incoming president’s most pressing economic concerns and how to solve them. He explains why policymakers keep dropping the ball and how Barack Obama can avoid doing the same. And he discusses what Obama and business leaders should expect in 2009, some of which is actually good news -- though most of it isn’t.

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