Democratic Party

Romney Leads GOP Contest, Trails in Matchup with Obama

Gas Prices Offset Good News about Jobs

Section 4: Views of the Parties

More Now See GOP as Very Conservative

Views of Parties' Ideologies

Muslim Americans: No Signs of Growth in Alienation or Support for Extremism

Mainstream and Moderate Attitudes

Section 5: Political Opinions and Social Values

Obama Leadership Image Takes a Hit, GOP Ratings Decline

Continued Dissatisfaction with Republican Field

Section 3: Congress, the Political Parties and the Tea Party

Economic Views Sag, Obama Rating Slips

Pocketbook Concerns: Prices Matter More than Jobs

Section 3: Views of the Political Parties

Mixed Reactions to Republican Midterm Win

Public Less Happy Than After 2006 and 1994 Elections

Section 2: Views of the Parties, Prospects for Compromise

Ground War More Intense Than 2006, Early Voting More Prevalent

Democrats Stirring But Are No Match for Energized Republicans

Section 3: Likely Voters’ Views of Parties, Obama

Voters Rate the Parties’ Ideologies

Dems Viewed as Farther from Political Center than is GOP

Voting Intentions Even, Turnout Indicators Favor GOP

Section 2: Views Of The Parties And Their Leaders

Midterm Election Challenges for Both Parties

Obama's Ratings Are Flat, Wall Street's Are Abysmal

Section 3: Views of the Parties

Obama Image Unscathed By Terrorism Controversy

Few See Personal Upside to Health Care Reform

Section 4: Congress and Politics

GOP Seen as Friendlier to Religion than Democrats

Obama Seen as More Friendly than His Party

Congressional Favorability at 24-Year Low

Midterm Voting Intentions Evenly Divided

More See White House and GOP Leaders at Odds

Democratic Favorable Ratings Slide

Independents Take Center Stage in Obama Era

Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2009

Section 1: Party Affiliation and Composition

High Marks for the Campaign, a High Bar for Obama

Republicans Want More Conservative Direction for GOP

Section 3: A New Political Landscape

Democrats Post Gains in Affiliation Across Age Cohorts

Democrats Hold Party ID Edge Across Political Battleground

McCain Gains On Issues, But Stalls As Candidate Of Change

Presidential Race Remains Even

Section 5: Rating The Parties

Democratic Party’s Favorables Rise, Congress Still Unpopular

Conservatives' Ratings of GOP Slip