Barack Obama

GOP Holds Early Turnout Edge, But Little Enthusiasm for Romney

Obama Better Liked, Romney Ahead on Economy

Section 2: Assessing Obama and Romney’s Support

GOP Holds Early Turnout Edge, But Little Enthusiasm for Romney

Obama Better Liked, Romney Ahead on Economy

Section 3: Candidate Traits and Images

GOP Holds Early Turnout Edge, But Little Enthusiasm for Romney

Obama Better Liked, Romney Ahead on Economy

Half Say View of Obama Not Affected by Gay Marriage Decision

Independents Mostly Unmoved

With Voters Focused on Economy, Obama Lead Narrows

Social Issues Rank as Lowest Priorities

Section 1: General Election Preferences

With Voters Focused on Economy, Obama Lead Narrows

Social Issues Rank as Lowest Priorities

Obama vs. Romney: Which One Can Defy Political History to Win?

By Andrew Kohut, President, Pew Research Center, Special to the New York Times

Romney Leads GOP Contest, Trails in Matchup with Obama

Gas Prices Offset Good News about Jobs

Section 3: Obama Job Approval

Romney Leads GOP Contest, Trails in Matchup with Obama

Gas Prices Offset Good News about Jobs

Section 2: The General Election

Romney Leads GOP Contest, Trails in Matchup with Obama

Gas Prices Offset Good News about Jobs

Public More Optimistic about Economy, But Concerns Persist

Obama, Economy Now Better Rated by Independents

Santorum Catches Romney in GOP Race

Obama Leads Both in General Election Matchups

GOP Voters Continue to Give Field Subpar Ratings

Obama Seen as More Understanding than Romney, Gingrich

Obama: Weak Job Ratings, But Positive Personal Image

Michelle Obama's Popularity Undiminished

Obama: Weak Job Ratings, But Positive Personal Image

Michelle Obama's Popularity Undiminished

Section 4: Favorability of Obamas, Clinton, Biden

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

Tepid Support for Both Leading Candidates

Nomination Race Hurting GOP, But Not Helping Obama

Obama Job Approval Improves, GOP Contest Remains Fluid

Continued Lackluster Ratings for Republican Field

Obama Job Approval Improves, GOP Contest Remains Fluid

Continued Lackluster Ratings for Republican Field

Section 2: Views of Obama and Congressional Leaders

Obama Job Approval Improves, GOP Contest Remains Fluid

Continued Lackluster Ratings for Republican Field

Section 1: The 2012 Election