2012 Election

Fewer Satisfied with Candidates than in Any Campaign Since 1992

Republicans Less Satisfied than Democrats

For Voters It’s Still the Economy

Energy, Terrorism, Immigration Less Important Than in 2008

Obama Ahead with Stronger Support, Better Image and Lead on Most Issues

Democrats Narrow Engagement Gap

Section 4: Views of Vice Presidential Candidates, Candidate Spouses, Former Presidents

Obama Ahead with Stronger Support, Better Image and Lead on Most Issues

Democrats Narrow Engagement Gap

Section 2: Interest and Engagement

Obama Ahead with Stronger Support, Better Image and Lead on Most Issues

Democrats Narrow Engagement Gap

Section 1: The Obama-Romney Matchup

Democrats Now More Positive on Campaign 2012

Fewer Republicans See Campaign as Interesting, Informative

Democratic Convention Highlights: Clinton Outshines Obama

But Obama's Speech Gets Better Marks than Romney's

Obama, Romney, Biden and Ryan in One Word

Obama in a Word: From ‘Inexperienced’ and ‘Change’ to ‘Good’ and ‘Trying’

Biden in a Word: ‘Good,’ ‘Idiot’

RNC Highlights: Romney Shares Top Billing With Eastwood

Fewer Watch Convention Coverage than in 2008

Romney in a Word: ‘Honest,’ ‘Businessman,’ ‘Rich’

His Image Changes, but Remains More Negative than Positive

Paul Ryan in a Word: ‘Conservative,’ ‘Intelligent’

More Interest in GOP Platform than Romney’s Speech

A Closer Look at the Parties in 2012

GOP Makes Big Gains among White Working-Class Voters

Medicare Voucher Plan Remains Unpopular

Plurality Views Ryan VP Choice Negatively

What Voters Know about Campaign 2012

Pew Research News IQ Quiz

Party Affiliation and Election Polls

Romney’s Personal Image Remains Negative

Obama Leads Nationwide, But Closer Race in Swing States

Little Public Awareness of Outside Campaign Spending Boom

What's a 'Super PAC?'