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Jan 19, 2015

U.S. Mood on Economy Up, Race Relations Sharply Down

Americans' satisfaction with the nation's economy is up since last January, while they are less content with the nation's security from terrorism and with race relations.
Oct 30, 2020

The Next President's Big Challenge: The Role of Government

Decisions on the appropriate role of government in Americans' lives will remain a top challenge for the next president.
Sep 26, 2018

Americans Give GOP Slim Edge to Ensure Security, Prosperity

Slightly more Americans say the Republican Party is better than the Democratic Party at keeping the country both secure and prosperous.
Sep 9, 2011

Ten Years in, Many Doubt U.S. Is Winning War on Terrorism

Americans are roughly split, 46% to 42%, between the view that the U.S. is winning the war on terrorism and the view that neither the U.S. nor the terrorists are winning. Views today are nearly identical to views held in October 2001, despite a ...
Sep 13, 2012

Democrats Pull Even With Republicans as Better on Terrorism

The Democratic Party now ties the Republican Party in Americans' perceptions of which would better safeguard the U.S. against terrorism, erasing a GOP advantage. Americans also see Democrats as better at keeping the country prosperous.
May 3, 2011

Nearly Half of Pakistanis Critical of Anti-Terrorism Efforts

Nearly half of Pakistanis (47%) surveyed before Osama bin Laden's death in Pakistan said their government was not doing enough to fight terrorism, while 37% said it was.
Jan 29, 2013

Americans Most Satisfied With Military, Least With Economy

Americans are generally dissatisfied with many aspects of life in the U.S. today, including in particular the economy and poverty. But they remain highly satisfied with the military and security from terrorism.
Nov 15, 2017

Mentions of Economic Issues as Top Problem Lowest Since 1999

Americans are less likely to mention an economic issue as the most important problem facing the U.S. now than at any point since 1999.
Sep 2, 2011

Americans' Fear of Terrorism in U.S. Is Near Low Point

As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, 38% of Americans believe a terrorist attack in the U.S. could be imminent. This is down from the 62% Gallup recorded shortly after al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in May, and is on the low ...
Sep 10, 2010

Nine Years After 9/11, Few See Terrorism as Top U.S. Problem

Terrorism has faded from Americans' minds as the nation's top problem nine years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. One percent mention terrorism as the most important problem facing the country, down from 46% just after 9/11. Iraq and then the ...