Political Engagement
Obama Ahead with Stronger Support, Better Image and Lead on Most Issues
Democrats Narrow Engagement Gap
Section 2: Interest and Engagement
GOP Holds Early Turnout Edge, But Little Enthusiasm for Romney
Obama Better Liked, Romney Ahead on Economy
Cable Leads the Pack as Campaign News Source
Twitter, Facebook Play Very Modest Roles
Section 1: Campaign Interest and News Sources
In 2007, Mood Just Beginning to Sour, Democrats Better Regarded
Public Opinion Four Years Ago
Obama Job Approval Improves, GOP Contest Remains Fluid
Continued Lackluster Ratings for Republican Field
Section 1: The 2012 Election
Obama Leadership Image Takes a Hit, GOP Ratings Decline
Continued Dissatisfaction with Republican Field
Section 2: The 2012 Election
Mixed Reactions to Republican Midterm Win
Public Less Happy Than After 2006 and 1994 Elections
Section 4: Campaign Outreach
Ground War More Intense Than 2006, Early Voting More Prevalent
Democrats Stirring But Are No Match for Energized Republicans
Ground War More Intense Than 2006, Early Voting More Prevalent
Democrats Stirring But Are No Match for Energized Republicans
Section 2: The Ground Game, Political Ads and Voter Participation
Independents Oppose Party in Power...Again
More Conservative, More Critical of National Conditions
Section 1: The Midterm Vote
Growing Number of Americans Say Obama is a Muslim
Religion, Politics and the President
Section 3: Religion and the 2010 Elections
Independents Take Center Stage in Obama Era
Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2009





