Independents Take Center Stage in Obama Era
Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2009
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April 2009 Values Survey
Publications from this dataset
05.21.09
Independents Take Center Stage in Obama Era
Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2009
04.30.09
Public Takes Conservative Turn on Gun Control, Abortion
Americans Now Divided Over Both Issues
04.23.09
Obama at 100 Days: Strong Job Approval, Even Higher Personal Ratings
Better Ratings for Foreign Policy than Domestic Issues
March 2009 Knowledge Survey
Publications from this dataset
04.02.09
Public Knows Basic Facts About Financial Crisis
More Know Unemployment Rate than Dow Average
March 2009 Political Survey
Publications from this dataset
03.16.09
Obama’s Approval Rating Slips Amid Division Over Economic Proposals
GOP Congressional Leaders' Ratings Hit New Low - 28%
February 2009 Political and Economic Survey
Publications from this dataset
02.18.09
Obama Faces Familiar Divisions Over Anti-Terror Policies
No Change in Views of Torture, Warrantless Wiretaps
02.12.09
As Jobs Crisis Spreads, Worries Climb the Economic Ladder
More Workers Anticipate Pay Cuts, Layoffs
January 2009 Political Survey
Publications from this dataset
01.22.09
Economy, Jobs Trump All Other Policy Priorities In 2009
Environment, Immigration, Health Care Slip Down the List
01.15.09
Strong Confidence in Obama – Country Seen As Less Politically Divided
America's Pre-Inauguration Mood
01.13.09
Modest Backing For Israel in Gaza Crisis
No Desire for Greater U.S. Role in Resolving Conflict
December 2008 Knowledge
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December 2008 Political and Economic Survey
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01.07.09
Gains Seen On Minority Discrimination – But Little Else
Americans Assess Progress on National Problems
12.11.08
Psychology of Bad Times Fueling Consumer Cutbacks
Job Worries Mount, 73% Spending Less on Holidays
November 2008 Post-Election Survey
Publications from this dataset
11.13.08
High Marks for the Campaign, a High Bar for Obama
Republicans Want More Conservative Direction for GOP
November 2008 Election Weekend Survey
Publications from this dataset
Late-October 2008 Political Survey
Publications from this dataset
10.28.08
McCain Support Continues Downward Spiral
Obama Leads by 19 Among Those Who Have Already Voted
Mid-October 2008 Political Survey
Publications from this dataset
10.23.08
Liberal Dems Top Conservative Reps in Donations, Activism
More Than a Quarter of Voters Read Political Blogs
10.21.08
Growing Doubts About McCain’s Judgment, Age and Campaign Conduct
Obama's Lead Widens: 52%-38%
Early October 2008 Economic and Political Survey
Publications from this dataset
10.15.08
Public Not Desperate About Economy or Personal Finances
Obama Clearer than McCain in Addressing Crisis
Early October 2008 Callback Survey
Publications from this dataset
10.06.08
Post-Debate: Palin Still Seen as Unqualified, a Bump for Biden
Continued Doubts About Financial Bailout
Late-September 2008 Political Survey
Publications from this dataset
10.01.08
Obama Boosts Leadership Image and Regains Lead Over McCain
Growing Concerns About Palin's Qualifications
Mid-September 2008 Political and Foreign Policy Survey
Publications from this dataset
April 2008 Media Survey
Publications from this dataset
08.17.08
Key News Audiences Now Blend Online and Traditional Sources
Audience Segments in a Changing News Environment
August 2008 Religion Survey
Publications from this dataset
July 2008 Political and Economic Survey
Publications from this dataset
June 2008 Voter Attitudes Survey
Publications from this dataset
07.10.08
Likely Rise in Voter Turnout Bodes Well for Democrats
McCain's Enthusiasm Gap, Obama's Unity Gap
