Political Party Favorability

Obama Holds Lead; Romney Trails on Most Issues

Record Negatives for Supreme Court Driven by GOP Discontent

Section 1: The 2012 Race, Issue Strengths, Views of the Parties

More Now Disagree with Tea Party – Even in Tea Party Districts

The Generation Gap and the 2012 Election

Section 3: Views of Obama and the Political Parties

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 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

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

GOP Widely Viewed as 'More Extreme in Its Positions'

Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

Section 6: Obama, 2012, and the Tea Party

Tea Party: Better Known, Less Popular

More Negative Views Among Independents, Moderate Republicans

Economic Views Sag, Obama Rating Slips

Pocketbook Concerns: Prices Matter More than Jobs

Section 3: Views of the Political Parties

Fewer Want Spending to Grow, But Most Cuts Remain Unpopular

Changing Views of Federal Spending

Section 1: The Parties and the President

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

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

Lagging Youth Enthusiasm Could Hurt Democrats in 2010

Independents Oppose Party in Power...Again

More Conservative, More Critical of National Conditions

Section 4: Independents Under the Microscope

Many Say Ending Tax Cuts for Wealthy Would Hurt Economy

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

Voting Intentions Even, Turnout Indicators Favor GOP

Section 2: Views Of The Parties And Their Leaders

Willingness to Compromise a Plus in Midterms