Survey Reports
Republicans Less Positive Toward Supreme Court
Public Views of Congress Recover Slightly
Obama’s Ratings Little Affected by Recent Turmoil
Growing Opposition to Increased Offshore Drilling
Public Sees a Future Full of Promise and Peril
Life in 2050: Amazing Science, Familiar Threats
Broad Approval For New Arizona Immigration Law
Democrats Divided, But Support key Provisions
Oil Spill Seen As Ecological Disaster; Government, BP Responses Faulted
Support for Offshore Drilling Declines
“Socialism” Not So Negative, “Capitalism” Not So Positive
A Political Rhetoric Test
Pessimistic Public Doubts Effectiveness of Stimulus, TARP
Republicans Draw Even With Democrats on Most Issues
Distrust, Discontent, Anger and Partisan Rancor
The People and Their Government
Broad Criticism of Pope Benedict’s Handling of Sex Abuse Scandal
Most Catholics Critical as Well
Public Support For Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Modest Rise in Percentage Favoring General Legalization
Public Divided Over State, Local Laws Banning Handguns
Since 2008, Increased Support for Gun Rights
Gloomy Americans Bash Congress, Are Divided on Obama
Health Care Reform - Can't Live With It, or Without It
With Growing Awareness of Census, Most Ready to Fill Out Forms
Age and Education, Not Partisanship, Factors in Participation
Midterm Election Challenges for Both Parties
Obama's Ratings Are Flat, Wall Street's Are Abysmal
Public’s Priorities for 2010: Economy, Jobs, Terrorism
Energy Concerns Fall, Deficit Concerns Rise
Most View Census Positively, But Some Have Doubts
Age, Education, Ethnic and Partisan Gaps
Obama Image Unscathed By Terrorism Controversy
Few See Personal Upside to Health Care Reform
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
Faith-Based Programs Still Popular, Less Visible
Church-State Concerns Persist







