April 2012 Values Survey

Partisan Polarization Surges in Bush, Obama Years

Trends in American Values: 1987-2012

Supreme Court Favorability Reaches New Low

Growing Gap in Favorable Views of Federal, State Governments

Republicans Like State Government, Especially in GOP-Led States

More Support for Gun Rights, Gay Marriage than in 2008 or 2004

Most Swing Voters Favor Afghan Troop Withdrawal

Support for U.S. Troop Presence Hits New Low

With Voters Focused on Economy, Obama Lead Narrows

Social Issues Rank as Lowest Priorities