2009 Survey Reports

Current Decade Rates as Worst in 50 Years

Internet, Cell Phones Are Changes for the Better

Mixed Views of Obama at Year’s End

Unabated Economic Gloom, Divides on Afghanistan and Health Care

U.S. Seen as Less Important, China as More Powerful

Isolationist Sentiment Surges to Four-Decade High

GOP Seen as Friendlier to Religion than Democrats

Obama Seen as More Friendly than His Party

Abortion Plays Small Role in Health Reform Opposition

Though Most Oppose Public Funding

Modest Rise in Concern About Islamic Extremism

Post-Fort Hood

Faith-Based Programs Still Popular, Less Visible

Church-State Concerns Persist

A Year Out, Widespread Anti-Incumbent Sentiment

Obama's Afghanistan Rating Declines

Fewer Americans See Solid Evidence of Global Warming

Modest Support for

Well Known:Public Option, Sonia Sotomayor Little Known: Cap and Trade, Max Baucus

Pew Research News IQ Quiz

Majority Continues to Support Civil Unions

Most Still Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

Mixed Views of Economic Policies and Health Care Reform Persist

Support for Health Care Principles, Opposition to Package

Most Would Use Force to Stop Iranian Nukes

Support for Talks and Sanctions, Skepticism They Will Work

Support For Abortion Slips

Issue Ranks Lower on the Agenda

Public Support for Afghan Mission Slips

But Most See Possible Taliban Takeover as Major Threat

Obama Approval Ratings Steady, Personal Image Remains Positive

Most Continue to Say He Brings 'New Approach' to Politics

Press Accuracy Rating Hits Two Decade Low

Public Evaluations of the News Media: 1985-2009

Muslims Widely Seen As Facing Discrimination

Views of Religious Similarities and Differences

Congressional Favorability at 24-Year Low

Midterm Voting Intentions Evenly Divided

More See White House and GOP Leaders at Odds

Democratic Favorable Ratings Slide

Budget Woes Take Toll on Views of State Governments

Obama’s Ratings Slide Across the Board

The Economy, Health Care Reform and Gates Grease the Skids

Public Praises Science; Scientists Fault Public, Media

Scientific Achievements Less Prominent Than a Decade Ago

Romney’s Image Improves; Palin Well Regarded by Republican Base

Favorability of Leading Republicans

Public More Optimistic About the Economy, But Still Reluctant to Spend

Obama’s Ratings Remain High Despite Some Policy Concerns

Health Care Views Similar to '93, But Fewer Favor Rebuilding System

Independents Take Center Stage in Obama Era

Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2009

Public Takes Conservative Turn on Gun Control, Abortion

Americans Now Divided Over Both Issues

Support for Free Trade Recovers Despite Recession

Obama at 100 Days: Strong Job Approval, Even Higher Personal Ratings

Better Ratings for Foreign Policy than Domestic Issues

Public Remains Divided Over Use of Torture

Partisan Bickering Is Back, Says Public

Obama's Ratings Hold Steady, Trip Well-Received

Public Knows Basic Facts About Financial Crisis

More Know Unemployment Rate than Dow Average

Americans Favor Carbon Cap, Gays in the Military and Renewing U.S.-Cuba Ties

Policy Update

Support For Health Care Overhaul, But It’s Not 1993

Stable Views of Stem Cell Research

Obama’s Approval Rating Slips Amid Division Over Economic Proposals

GOP Congressional Leaders' Ratings Hit New Low - 28%

Obama Faces Familiar Divisions Over Anti-Terror Policies

No Change in Views of Torture, Warrantless Wiretaps

As Jobs Crisis Spreads, Worries Climb the Economic Ladder

More Workers Anticipate Pay Cuts, Layoffs

Support for Stimulus Plan Slips, But Obama Rides High

92% View Obama as Good Communicator

Economy, Jobs Trump All Other Policy Priorities In 2009

Environment, Immigration, Health Care Slip Down the List

Strong Confidence in Obama – Country Seen As Less Politically Divided

America's Pre-Inauguration Mood

Modest Backing For Israel in Gaza Crisis

No Desire for Greater U.S. Role in Resolving Conflict

Gains Seen On Minority Discrimination – But Little Else

Americans Assess Progress on National Problems