2011 Survey Reports

Little Change in Public’s Response to ‘Capitalism,’ ‘Socialism’

A Political Rhetoric Test

Tax System Seen as Unfair, in Need of Overhaul

Wealthy Not Paying Fair Share Top Complaint

Frustration with Congress Could Hurt Republican Incumbents

GOP Base Critical of Party's Washington Leadership

Top One-Word Reactions to GOP Frontrunners

Among Republicans, More Positives for Gingrich than Romney

Gingrich Leads, But Likely GOP Primary Voters Have Not Ruled Out Romney

Tepid Support for Both Leading Candidates

Illegal Immigration: Gaps Between and Within Parties

Public Split Over In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants

Nomination Race Hurting GOP, But Not Helping Obama

Modest Rise in Number Saying There Is ‘Solid Evidence’ of Global Warming

More Moderate Republicans See Evidence of Warming

Romney’s Mormon Faith Likely a Factor in Primaries, Not in a General Election

Religion and the 2012 Election

Obama Job Approval Improves, GOP Contest Remains Fluid

Continued Lackluster Ratings for Republican Field

Partisan Divide Over Alternative Energy Widens

Republicans View Gov't Energy Investments as Unnecessary

39% Think Cain Allegations True, 24% False

Cain Coverage, on Balance, Seen as Fair

What the Public Knows – In Words and Pictures

The Generation Gap and the 2012 Election

Public Divided Over Occupy Wall Street Movement

Tea Party Draws More Opposition than Support

A Third in GOP Have Seen a Presidential Debate

Most See Debates as Helpful

Obama Motivates Supporters, Opponents in Early 2012 Matchups

Cain Gaining Ground in GOP Primary

No Consensus About Whether Nation Is Divided Into ‘Haves’ and ‘Have-Nots’

Obama Draws More Confidence than GOP Leaders on Deficit

Most Support Raising Taxes on High Incomes to Reduce Deficit

Press Widely Criticized, But Trusted More than Other Information Sources

Views of the News Media: 1985-2011

Palestinian Statehood: Mixed Views, Low Visibility

Public Still Sympathizes More with Israel

More Now See GOP as Very Conservative

Views of Parties' Ideologies

Libya: Steady Views, Declining Interest

Few See Job Proposals Having Much Effect

Jobs Top Deficit by Two-to-One as Leading Economic Worry

Most Plan to Watch Obama Jobs Speech

Early Republican Debate Draws Strong GOP Interest

United in Remembrance, Divided over Policies

Ten Years after 9/11

Muslim Americans: No Signs of Growth in Alienation or Support for Extremism

Mainstream and Moderate Attitudes

Obama Leadership Image Takes a Hit, GOP Ratings Decline

Continued Dissatisfaction with Republican Field

Democrats Not Eager for an Obama Challenger

Views of Tea Party Supporters in Congress Grow More Negative

Public Sees Budget Negotiations as “Ridiculous”, “Disgusting”, “Stupid”

Leaders’ Images Tarnished

Obama Loses Ground in 2012 Reelection Bid

In GOP, Romney Leads, Attentive Like Perry, Bachmann Most Visible

Public Wants a Debt Ceiling Compromise, Expects a Deal Before Deadline

GOP Widely Viewed as 'More Extreme in Its Positions'

Obama Draws More Confidence than Boehner, McConnell or Cantor on Debt Ceiling

Public Split Evenly on Urgency of Debt Limit Debate

Public Now Divided on Debt Limit Debate

Default Concerns Rise among Independents

Public Wants Changes in Entitlements, Not Changes in Benefits

GOP Divided Over Benefit Reductions

Majority Sees U.S. Leadership in Space as Essential

Shuttle Program Viewed as Good Investment

Four Years After Walter Reed, Government Still Faulted for Troop Support

Growing Concern over Vets' Financial Issues, PTSD

Little Change in Views of Obama’s Approach for Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal

Pessimism About National Economy Rises, Personal Financial Views Hold Steady

Obama Job Rating Declines

Record Number Favors Removing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan

More Say GOP Would Be Mainly Responsible If No Increase In Debt Limit

Most Say Political Sex Scandals Due to Greater Scrutiny, Not Lower Morality

Views of Middle East Unchanged by Recent Events

Public Remains Wary of Global Engagement

More Blame Wars than Domestic Spending or Tax Cuts for Nation’s Debt

Jobs Are Top Economic Worry, Deficit Concerns Rise

Opposition to Ryan Medicare Plan from Older, Attentive Americans

Republican Candidates Stir Little Enthusiasm

Candidate Traits: D.C. Experience Viewed Less Positively

Top Reaction to GOP Field – “Unimpressed”

More Concern about Raising Debt Limit than Government Default

Obama Bump Recedes a Bit

Why Are Gas Prices Rising? A Mix of Reasons

Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

More Optimism about Afghanistan, But No Boost in Support for Troop Presence

Public “Relieved” By bin Laden’s Death, Obama’s Job Approval Rises

Deficit: More Concern, Less Optimism

Budget Negotiations in a Word – “Ridiculous”

All Sides Blamed After Close Call on Government Shutdown

Civil War at 150: Still Relevant, Still Divisive

Economic Views Sag, Obama Rating Slips

Pocketbook Concerns: Prices Matter More than Jobs

Goal of Libyan Operation Less Clear to Public

Top Middle East Priority: Preventing Terrorism

Public Would Blame Both Sides if Government Shuts Down

Tea Party Reps Say Stand on Principle Even If It Means a Shutdown

Well Known: Clinton and Gadhafi; Little Known: Who Controls Congress

Political Knowledge Update

Modest Support for Libya Airstrikes, No Clear Goal Seen

Little Public Interest in Libyan Mission

Obama Tests Well at Start of Reelection Run

No Frontrunner in Slow-Starting GOP Race

Opposition to Nuclear Power Rises Amid Japanese Crisis

Support for Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling Rebounds

Republicans Are Losing Ground on the Deficit, But Obama’s Not Gaining

Rising Prices Close in on Jobs as Top Economic Worry

Public Wary of Military Intervention in Libya

Broad Concern that U.S. Military is Overcommitted

Continuing Divide in Views of Islam and Violence

Most See Role for Government in Reducing Childhood Obesity

Conservative Republicans, Tea Party Supporters Disagree

Fewer Are Angry at Government, But Discontent Remains High

Republicans, Tea Party Supporters More Mellow

More Side with Wisconsin Unions than Governor

Obama, GOP Leaders Would Share Blame in Gov't Shutdown

Public Favors Tougher Border Controls and Path to Citizenship

Little Change in Immigration Views

Labor Unions Seen as Good for Workers, Not U.S. Competitiveness

Unions' Favorability Still Low, But Mirrors Business Rating

Public Remains Divided Over the Patriot Act

Fewer Want Spending to Grow, But Most Cuts Remain Unpopular

Changing Views of Federal Spending

No Consensus on How Egypt Protests Will Affect U.S.

Administration Gets Positive Marks for Handling Protests

Economy Dominates Public’s Agenda, Dims Hopes for the Future

Less Optimism about America's Long-Term Prospects

No Shift Toward Gun Control After Tucson Shootings

Most Point to Troubled Individuals, Not Broader Societal Problems

Obama’s Job Ratings, Personal Image Unchanged by Recent Washington Events

Strengthen Ties with China, But Get Tough on Trade

Public's Global Focus Turns from Europe to Asia

Internet Gains on Television as Public’s Main News Source

More Young People Cite Internet than TV