Political Party Favorability
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'
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
Independents Oppose Party in Power...Again
More Conservative, More Critical of National Conditions
Section 4: Independents Under the Microscope
Voting Intentions Even, Turnout Indicators Favor GOP
Section 2: Views Of The Parties And Their Leaders
Pessimistic Public Doubts Effectiveness of Stimulus, TARP
Republicans Draw Even With Democrats on Most Issues
Highlights