Political Issues

Obama Health Care Law: Where Does the Public Stand?

With Voters Focused on Economy, Obama Lead Narrows

Social Issues Rank as Lowest Priorities

Section 2: Issues of the 2012 Campaign

The Generation Gap and the 2012 Election

Section 2: Generations and the 2012 Election

Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

Section 2: Value Divides Within Party Coalitions

Fewer Are Angry at Government, But Discontent Remains High

Republicans, Tea Party Supporters More Mellow

Section 3: Attitudes Toward Social Issues

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

Section 1: Views of Obama

2010 Poll Findings that Will Matter in 2011

by Andrew Kohut, President, Pew Research Center

For Public, Tough Year Ends on a Down Note

Little Progress Seen on Major Domestic Issues

Section 1: Perceptions of Progress on Major Issues

For Public, Tough Year Ends on a Down Note

Little Progress Seen on Major Domestic Issues

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

Public's Views on Lame-Duck Issues

Mixed Reactions to Republican Midterm Win

Public Less Happy Than After 2006 and 1994 Elections

Mixed Reactions to Republican Midterm Win

Public Less Happy Than After 2006 and 1994 Elections

Section 3: Voters and Nonvoters Differ on Key Policies

GOP Likely to Recapture Control of House

Support For Same-Sex Marriage Edges Upward

Majority Continues to Favor Gays Serving Openly in Military

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

Independents Oppose Party in Power...Again

More Conservative, More Critical of National Conditions

Section 4: Independents Under the Microscope

Few Say Religion Shapes Immigration, Environment Views

Religion and the Issues

Republicans Faring Better with Men, Whites, Independents and Seniors

Four Years Later

Obama's Ratings Little Affected by Recent Turmoil

Growing Opposition to Increased Offshore Drilling

Section 1: Views of Obama

Willingness to Compromise a Plus in Midterms