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Nov 4, 2011

GOP Candidate Beats Obama in Swing States on Jobs, Deficit

Swing-state voters are more likely to say a "Republican candidate" for president would do better than President Obama on handling the deficit, and are slightly more likely to choose the Republican on the issue of unemployment. Voters are evenly ...
Jul 15, 2015

Deal Reached, U.S.-Iranian Relations May Be Tougher Hurdle

While observers are lauding the nuclear agreement reached among international powers Tuesday as a way to reshape relations between Iran and the West, Gallup surveys show distrust on both sides.
Feb 13, 2014

Americans' Views of Russia, Putin Are Worst in Years

Americans' opinions of Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, have never been more unfavorable, as Russia assumes a more muscular posture on the world stage. At least six in 10 Americans now view both Russia and Putin unfavorably.
Mar 17, 2010

Pakistanis, Afghans Unconvinced by Gov't Anti-Terror Efforts

Gallup surveys in Pakistan and Afghanistan last year show citizens' evaluations of how their governments are fighting terrorism changed little despite major military operations and troop surges. Half of residents in each country said their ...
Sep 25, 2020

Democrats Regain Favorability Edge Over GOP

More Americans have a favorable view of the Democratic (47%) than the Republican Party (42%), a change from January, when the GOP was rated better.
Dec 4, 2018

U.S. Small-Business Owners' Optimism Reaches New Heights

The Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index finds optimism among small-business owners, improving upon the record high set last quarter.
Dec 23, 2013

Health Law Seen as Obama's Biggest Achievement, Failure

Americans see the 2010 Affordable Care Act as President Barack Obama's greatest achievement to date as well as his biggest failure, underscoring the controversial nature of the law that is likely to define his legacy.
Mar 28, 2012

Economic Issues Still Dominate Americans' National Worries

A variety of economic-related issues dominate Americans' top concerns on a list of 15 issues facing the country today. Gas prices, federal spending, and healthcare are among the biggest worries.
Nov 10, 2021

Local Crime Deemed Worse This Year by Americans

Americans' view that local crime has gotten worse in the past year has jumped 13 percentage points to 51%, the highest in over a decade.
Feb 25, 2016

France's Favorable Rating in U.S. Zooms to 87%, a New High

France's favorable rating in the U.S. is now 87%, up five percentage points from a year ago and marking a record high for France in Gallup's 25-year trend.