Barack Obama
The Generation Gap and the 2012 Election
Section 3: Views of Obama and the Political Parties
Obama Motivates Supporters, Opponents in Early 2012 Matchups
Cain Gaining Ground in GOP Primary
Obama Draws More Confidence than GOP Leaders on Deficit
Most Support Raising Taxes on High Incomes to Reduce Deficit
Palestinian Statehood: Mixed Views, Low Visibility
Public Still Sympathizes More with Israel
Muslim Americans: No Signs of Growth in Alienation or Support for Extremism
Mainstream and Moderate Attitudes
Section 3: Identity, Assimilation and Community
Obama Leadership Image Takes a Hit, GOP Ratings Decline
Continued Dissatisfaction with Republican Field
Section 1: Views of Obama
Obama Leadership Image Takes a Hit, GOP Ratings Decline
Continued Dissatisfaction with Republican Field
Obama Leadership Image Takes a Hit, GOP Ratings Decline
Continued Dissatisfaction with Republican Field
Section 2: The 2012 Election
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
Republican Candidates Stir Little Enthusiasm
Candidate Traits: D.C. Experience Viewed Less Positively
Section 3: Views of Obama
Economic Views Sag, Obama Rating Slips
Pocketbook Concerns: Prices Matter More than Jobs





