Congressional Approval

Auto Bailout Now Backed, Stimulus Divisive

Mixed Views of Regulation, Support for Keystone Pipeline

Section 3: Impact of Institutions

Obama: Weak Job Ratings, But Positive Personal Image

Michelle Obama's Popularity Undiminished

Section 2: Views of Congress

Frustration with Congress Could Hurt Republican Incumbents

GOP Base Critical of Party's Washington Leadership

Frustration with Congress Could Hurt Republican Incumbents

GOP Base Critical of Party's Washington Leadership

Section 1: Congress, The Parties, and the Anti-Incumbent Mood

Obama Job Approval Improves, GOP Contest Remains Fluid

Continued Lackluster Ratings for Republican Field

Section 2: Views of Obama and Congressional Leaders

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 3: Congress, the Political Parties and the Tea Party

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

Leaders’ Images Tarnished

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

GOP Widely Viewed as 'More Extreme in Its Positions'

Section 1: Views of Obama, Congress and the Political Parties

Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

Section 5: Views of Government, Constitution, American Exceptionalism

Economic Views Sag, Obama Rating Slips

Pocketbook Concerns: Prices Matter More than Jobs

Fewer Are Angry at Government, But Discontent Remains High

Republicans, Tea Party Supporters More Mellow

Section 1: Attitudes About Government

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

Section 2: Views of the New Congress

Mixed Views on Tax Cuts, Support for START and Allowing Gays to Serve Openly

Public's Views on Lame-Duck Issues

Mixed Views on Tax Cuts, Support for START and Allowing Gays to Serve Openly

Public's Views on Lame-Duck Issues

Section 2: Views of the Parties, Congress & Obama

Possible Negatives for Candidates: Vote for Bank Bailout, Palin Support

Obama Viewed as Doing Better than GOP Leaders in Explaining Vision

Obama’s Policies Seen as Better than Bush’s for Improving the Economy

Republicans Less Positive Toward Supreme Court

Public Views of Congress Recover Slightly

Voting Intentions Even, Turnout Indicators Favor GOP

Section 2: Views Of The Parties And Their Leaders