Presidential Approval

U.S. Seen as Less Important, China as More Powerful

Isolationist Sentiment Surges to Four-Decade High

Section 5: Obama’s Handling of Foreign Policy

A Year Out, Widespread Anti-Incumbent Sentiment

Obama's Afghanistan Rating Declines

Mixed Views of Economic Policies and Health Care Reform Persist

Support for Health Care Principles, Opposition to Package

Section 1: Views of Obama and Congressional Leaders

Obama Approval Ratings Steady, Personal Image Remains Positive

Most Continue to Say He Brings 'New Approach' to Politics

Obama’s Approval Ratings Slide: By the Numbers

Obama’s Ratings Slide Across the Board

The Economy, Health Care Reform and Gates Grease the Skids

Obama's Ratings Slide Across the Board

The Economy, Health Care Reform and Gates Grease the Skids

Section 1: Opinions About Obama

Obama's Ratings Slide Across the Board

The Economy, Health Care Reform and Gates Grease the Skids

Section 2: Henry Louis Gates Jr’s Arrest

Obama’s Ratings Remain High Despite Some Policy Concerns

Health Care Views Similar to '93, But Fewer Favor Rebuilding System

Obama at 100 Days: Strong Job Approval, Even Higher Personal Ratings

Better Ratings for Foreign Policy than Domestic Issues

Will Obama Ride Reagan’s Ratings Roller Coaster?

by Andrew Kohut, President, Pew Research Center
Special to the New York Times

Partisan Bickering Is Back, Says Public

Obama's Ratings Hold Steady, Trip Well-Received

Partisan Gap in Obama Job Approval Widest in Modern Era

Obama’s Approval Rating Slips Amid Division Over Economic Proposals

GOP Congressional Leaders' Ratings Hit New Low - 28%

Obama's Approval Rating Slips Amid Division Over Economic Proposals

GOP Congressional Leaders' Ratings Hit New Low - 28%

Section 1: Obama and the Economy

Obama Faces Familiar Divisions Over Anti-Terror Policies

No Change in Views of Torture, Warrantless Wiretaps

Support for Stimulus Plan Slips, But Obama Rides High

92% View Obama as Good Communicator

Strong Confidence in Obama - Country Seen As Less Politically Divided

America's Pre-Inauguration Mood

Section 1: Obama and His Administration

Strong Confidence in Obama – Country Seen As Less Politically Divided

America's Pre-Inauguration Mood

Bush and Public Opinion

Reviewing the Bush Years and the Public's Final Verdict