National Optimism

The Generation Gap and the 2012 Election

Section 4: Views of the Nation

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

Mainstream and Moderate Attitudes

Section 3: Identity, Assimilation and Community

Obama Bump Recedes a Bit

Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

Section 5: Views of Government, Constitution, American Exceptionalism

Economy Dominates Public's Agenda, Dims Hopes for the Future

Less Optimism about America's Long-Term Prospects

Section 2: Views of Long-Term Future, Past

Economy Dominates Public’s Agenda, Dims Hopes for the Future

Less Optimism about America's Long-Term Prospects

Public Sees a Future Full of Promise and Peril

Life in 2050: Amazing Science, Familiar Threats

Section 1: Science, Technology and the Environment

Public Sees a Future Full of Promise and Peril

Life in 2050: Amazing Science, Familiar Threats

Public Sees a Future Full of Promise and Peril

Life in 2050: Amazing Science, Familiar Threats

Section 2: The Nation, The Economy and Social Trends

Public Sees a Future Full of Promise and Peril

Life in 2050: Amazing Science, Familiar Threats

Section 3: War, Terrorism and Global Trends

Obama Image Unscathed By Terrorism Controversy

Few See Personal Upside to Health Care Reform

Independents Take Center Stage in Obama Era

Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2009

Section 7: Optimism, Personal Finances and Inequality

Unusually Wide Gap in ‘Satisfaction,’ ‘Right Direction’ Measures

Strong Confidence in Obama - Country Seen As Less Politically Divided

America's Pre-Inauguration Mood

Section 2: A New Era in the Capital

Gains Seen On Minority Discrimination – But Little Else

Americans Assess Progress on National Problems

The Public’s Not-So-Happy New Year

More Dems Look Forward to Elections

War Support Slips, Fewer Expect a Successful Outcome

Country is 'Losing Ground' On Deficit, Rich-Poor Gap

Free Trade Agreements Get a Mixed Review

51% Say U.S. Has Responsibility to

The 2004 Political Landscape

Evenly Divided and Increasingly Polarized

Part 3: Foreign Policy, International Threats and Patriotism

Confidence in Country’s Course at Lowest Ebb Since Bush Took Office