For the week of Jan 7-11, 2013 |
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Americans divided on outlook for next generation
Democrats re-establish lead in U.S. party ID
U.S. economic confidence unchanged post-fiscal cliff deal
U.S. flu levels unusually high in December 2012
Increase in Americans with "no religion" slows |
For the week of Dec 31, 2012-Jan 4, 2013 |
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Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton top list again
Gallup's top findings in 2012
U.S. Payroll to Population rate up to 44.4% in December
Depression up in areas hardest hit by Sandy
Gallup's top 10 world news findings of 2012 |
For the week of Dec 24-28, 2012 |
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Americans less optimistic about avoiding "fiscal cliff"
Parents' concern rises slightly
54% in U.S. have a favorable opinion
Pre-Christmas weekend spending tops prior years
Top 10 well-being discoveries of the year |
For the week of Dec 17-21, 2012 |
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Latin American countries top the list
Income divide in banking evident in developing world
Police, mental health care seen as most effective
Obama approval rises to 56%, highest since Oct. 2009
U.S. economic confidence steady amid fiscal uncertainty
Fewer rate their coverage well, quality ratings are flat |
For the week of Dec 10-14, 2012 |
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70% want U.S. leaders to compromise on fiscal cliff
U.S. investors grow sharply more pessimistic
84% say U.S. wins when small businesses profit
32% in U.S. put off medical treatment due to cost
P2P and thriving rates are vital for world leaders |
For the week of Dec 3-7, 2012 |
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62% in U.S. want leaders to compromise to make a deal
U.S. small-business owners' hiring intentions plunge
More stress; more enjoyment and optimism, too
More in U.S. call obesity most urgent health problem
Water quality linked to well-being in sub-Saharan Africa |
For the week of Nov 26-30, 2012 |
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54% in U.S. now say it's not a gov't responsibility
18% approve of job Congress is doing; still on low end
Owners' outlook worsens after election
24% in U.S. say now is a good time to find a quality job
Majorities in most countries see dire jobs situation |
For the week of Nov 19-23, 2012 |
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Americans think Obama will strive for bipartisanship
U.S. Economic Confidence Index down post-election
Americans' holiday spending estimates on par with 2011
Singapore ranks as world's least emotional country
Link is similarly strong in U.S. and U.K.
Petraeus' image takes hit, but remains net positive |
For the week of Nov 12-16, 2012 |
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Americans want compromise to avoid fiscal cliff
45% favor equal parts tax increases and spending cuts
Americans prioritize economy, entitlements, and Iran
U.S. entrepreneurs in better health than other workers
U.S. workers are least satisfied with job stress and pay |
For the week of Nov 5-9, 2012 |
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Americans' views on the top five issues facing the U.S.
Majorities in U.S. satisfied with 2012 campaigns
Europeans' confidence in own countries' banks falls to 34%
Americans' life outlook is better now than in 2008
Tied a four-year high in October 2012 |
For the week of Oct 29-Nov 2, 2012 |
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In U.S., 54% say Obama will win; 34% say Romney
Voter turnout will likely be lower than in 2008
Americans in poverty twice as likely to be depressed
Many globally see their communities as good for immigrants
U.S. P2P rate in October is highest since 2010 |
For the week of Oct 22-26, 2012 |
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Romney, Obama rated similarly on three debates as a whole
Congress' job approval improves to 21%
More Americans say they are better off financially
Obesity is up in U.S. among most age groups vs. 2008
26% in India have a full-time job with an employer |
For the week of Oct 15-19, 2012 |
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3.4% identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender
Name abortion No. 1 election issue for women
Americans' economic confidence best since May
Fewer young adults in U.S. lack health insurance than in past
Life ratings worsen the most in Cyprus, Spain, and France |
For the week of Oct 9-12, 2012 |
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Likely voters evenly split between Romney and Obama
90% approval from Democrats, 8% from Republicans
Vice presidential debates rarely influence voters
Women worldwide less confident than men
Community satisfaction tied to better health |
For the week of Oct 1-5, 2012 |
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45.1% of adults held full-time jobs in September
Obama seen as better choice for middle-income Americans
U.S. Economic Confidence Index is highest since 2008
Leadership approval is lower than before 2007 election
U.S. physicians are healthier than other adults |
For the week of Sep 24-28, 2012 |
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Obama hits 50% or higher in vote support, job approval
38% in U.S. want one-party control of gov't, a new high
Democrats drive increase in economic confidence
Approval in MENA fell before film sparked protests
Those who maximize their strengths stress less |
For the week of Sep 17-21, 2012 |
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54% in U.S. say government is doing too much
34% of lowest income voters support Romney
59% of swing-state voters enthusiastic about voting
Democrats', independents' optimism is up
82% of Egyptians oppose economic aid from the U.S.
55% of Americans exercised frequently in August |
For the week of Sep 10-14, 2012 |
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Key U.S. indicators improved from when Obama took office
U.S. satisfaction climbs to three-year high
Obama up 3 points immediately after convention
95% last spring wanted militias disarmed
Majority in U.S. underutilizing their strengths |
For the week of Sep 4-7, 2012 |
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27% of adults worldwide have a full-time job
Pre-speech, Obama approval trailed favorability
Support for Romney essentially unchanged after RNC
Residents of Kurdish region less satisfied
U.S. consumer spending nears four-year high |
For the week of Aug 27-31, 2012 |
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Close races like 2012 have seen shake-ups
GOP nominee has strengths and weaknesses
Small-business-owner satisfaction is up to '08 level
Low-income Americans get the biggest emotional boost
U.S. public schools rated far worse than private
51% in South Africa want gov't to prioritize job creation |
For the week of Aug 20-24, 2012 |
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In 15 states, 20%+ say they lacked money for food
56% of swing-state voters don't feel better off vs. '08
Past bounces ranged from -1 to +16 points
Many in U.S. doubt students are ready for work
38% worldwide are dissatisfied with their roads |
For the week of Aug 13-17, 2012 |
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10% congressional approval ties for all-time low
42% say V.P. pick "only fair/poor"; worst since Quayle
Majorities in all 50 states overweight or obese
Oil and gas, federal gov't are lowest-rated U.S. industries
33% in '11 said it's a good time to find work |
For the week of Aug 6-10, 2012 |
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9% of 2008 Obama voters now back Romney
Worry, stress levels rising in Afghanistan
North Dakota leads U.S. in job creation
Utah poised to be the best state to live in
U.S. viewers want top events televised live |
For the week of July 30-Aug 3, 2012 |
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D.C., Hawaii most approving of Obama in first half of '12
6 in 10 understand Obama, Romney jobs strategy
U.S. economic confidence declined to -29 last week
Americans spend an average of $151 on food per week
57% worldwide in '11 said it was a bad time to find a job |
For the week of July 23-27, 2012 |
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Obama approval improves in 14th quarter
Republicans lead Democrats in voting enthusiasm
42% of Greeks expect their lives to get worse
Engaged employees' moods don't sour after weekend
48% of Americans consume soda daily |
For the week of July 16-20, 2012 |
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Americans say creating jobs is best fix for economy
81% in U.S. call obesity a serious societal problem
19% in Spain trust their banks, down from 52% in '08
39% in Latin America have a formal bank account
U.S. partisans' views of John Roberts shift sharply |
For the week of July 9-13, 2012 |
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Women as likely as men to be "thriving" worldwide
Americans' confidence in TV news drops to new low
Democrats' life ratings are up, Republicans' down
Obama and Romney competitive in Midwest and West
Young U.S. voters less inclined to vote than in '04, '08
Kenya leads sub-Saharan Africa in mobile money transfers |
For the week of July 2-6, 2012 |
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Women's employment lags men's in 1 in 4 countries
Women feel less safe than men in high-GDP nations
Americans see more harm than good in health law
In U.S., 26+ lose employer healthcare while young gain it
Jobless Americans less hopeful now than one month ago |
For the week of June 25-29, 2012 |
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Pre-ruling, 6% in U.S. saw healthcare as top problem
Employed report better health than unemployed
Americans' confidence in U.S. banks falls to record low
Mexicans report fewer gangs, but lower living standards
Education lifts many sub-Saharan Africans out of poverty |
For the week of June 18-22, 2012 |
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29% in U.S. are confident in public schools, a new low
18% in U.S. won't vote for Mormon presidential candidate
58% in Egypt don't want the military in politics
Gallup's U.S. unadjusted rate flat in mid-June
Americans exercising more this year amid warmer weather |
For the week of June 11-15, 2012 |
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Americans more negative about world than U.S.
Obama has lost support among white voter groups since '08
20% in U.S. see good climate to find a quality job
U.S. unemployed have worse health habits
Russians report worst health among emerging economies
Many transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa still in cash |
For the week of June 4-8, 2012 |
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47% Obama job approval in May points to close election
42% in U.S. saw May jobs report as negative
Iraqis lead world in experiencing negative emotions
57% prioritized environment over economic growth in '11
Exercise and good health linked together in old age |
For the week of May 29-June 1, 2012 |
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Americans not highly tuned in but 71% are concerned
South Asia has highest suffering rates in region
Romney's lead among men driven by vets
U.S. adults lean right economically and socially
U.S. postgrads, non-religious buck "pro-life" trend |
For the week of May 21-25, 2012 |
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Record low in U.S. identify as pro-choice
10 must-know insights into the U.S. presidential race
U.S. Economic Confidence Index climbs to four-year high
Americans aged 75+ feel best about their finances
82% in Egypt believed presidential election would be fair |
For the week of May 14-18, 2012 |
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Support declines ahead of presidential election
Key indicators look troublesome for Obama
50% favorability for Romney is up from 39% in Feb.
63% in U.S. expect to be better off in a year
Non-employed moms have more negative emotions |
For the week of May 7-11, 2012 |
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50% in U.S. support gay marriage; 48% oppose it
Majority worldwide sees vast corruption in business
32% of 18- to 29-year-olds in U.S. are underemployed
60% in U.S. say Obama is more likeable than Romney
Gulf residents still worse off emotionally |
For the week of Apr. 30-May 4, 2012 |
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U.S. Job Creation Index highest since July 2008
47% April average is best since May 2011
French rate their lives worse in 2012
31% of Indians are suffering, up from 7% in 2008
Credit cards, loans rare in developing countries |
For the week of Apr. 23-27, 2012 |
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50% of adults worldwide have a formal bank account
62% in U.S. own their home, a Gallup low
64% of 18- to 29-year-olds back Obama vs. 29% for Romney
39% in U.S. too cash-strapped to live comfortably
Chronic pain rates in U.S. shoot up from ages 25 to 60 |
For the week of Apr. 16-20, 2012 |
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8% worldwide were unemployed in 2011
47% global approval of Germany's leadership ties U.S.
46% in U.S. say their taxes are too high; 47% say about right
14% of U.S. women stay at home with their children
U.S. allergy season is stronger, earlier than usual |
For the week of Apr. 9-13, 2012 |
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24% of adults worldwide are "thriving"
Standard of living perceptions largely steady
Fewer expect stronger ties with U.S.
Key U.S. economic indicators improved in March
46% job approval in March is up from recent months
GOP support is low compared with past elections |
For the week of Apr. 2-6, 2012 |
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U.S. economic confidence in March best since January '08
Obama leads Romney among swing-state independents
U.S. uninsured rate for 18- to 25-year-olds plateaus
Fewer Mexicans report gangs since crackdown
Two-thirds of young women are not in labor force |
For the week of Mar. 26-30, 2012 |
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Uninsured rates vary from 4% to 50% in U.S. metro areas
Oklahoma City led large U.S. cities in job creation in '11
Americans most concerned with economy, gas prices
U.S. economic confidence rises to four-year high of -17
57% of Americans favor use of nuclear energy
65% of adults globally say their media are free |
For the week of Mar. 19-23, 2012 |
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Romney regains double-digit lead over Santorum
56% of Egyptians call closer U.S. relations a bad thing
Clean drinking water linked to food security in Africa
12% Congress job approval remains near historic low
Energy, environment tie as public's preferred priority
Regular churchgoers happier, especially on Sundays |
For the week of Mar. 12-16, 2012 |
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50% in U.S. want to speed up Afghanistan withdrawal
26% in U.S. satisfied with nation's direction, 10-month high
GOP enthusiasm low for '12 candidates vs. McCain in '08
19% in U.S. say it's a good time to find one, best since '08
Provo-Orem, Utah, leads the nation
Many Europeans think this despite economic issues |
For the week of Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 2012 |
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46% want to cut ties with sanctions-imposing nations
Romney takes back national GOP lead
47% in U.S. favor, 44% oppose repeal of 2010 law
35.3% rate in W.Va. leads U.S. states
Hawaii continues to lead, W.Va. does worst
33% of young Qataris plan to start a business |
For the week of Feb. 20-Feb. 24, 2012 |
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Fewer feel safe in Egypt, Tunisia, and Bahrain
Iran and China top Americans' list
Improvement in U.S. economic confidence slows slightly
Romney, Santorum roughly tie Obama nationally
Reagan, Clinton rated best of recent U.S. presidents
Obese Americans report more daily pain |
For the week of Feb. 13-Feb. 17, 2012 |
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Catholics' approval of Obama is steady
64% in U.S. unhappy with U.S. position in world
Hawaii, Alaska, D.C. have highest percentages
U.S. favors China ties, but 44% see China unfavorably
Fewer U.S. adults get health insurance from employer
Iranians mixed on developing it for military use |
For the week of Feb. 6-Feb. 10, 2012 |
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38% approve, up from 26% in August
North Dakota workers report best hiring situation
22% plan to add jobs, up from 15% in October
65% of Iranians expect sanctions to hurt them
71% of Egyptians oppose economic aid from U.S.
Engaged workers don't report more stress or worry |
For the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2012 |
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81% approve in D.C., 29% in Utah
17 states at least lean GOP, up from 10 in '10
Romney ties Obama; Gingrich trails
+16 Job Creation Index score is best since Sept. '08
Suffering down, confidence in government up |
For the week of Jan. 23-27, 2012 |
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Economy most toxic of 24 issues in U.S.
49% in U.S. say economic system is unfair; 45% fair
17.1% in U.S. were uninsured in '11, up from '10
U.S. economic confidence best since May
82% expect military to hand over power after election |
For the week of Jan. 16-20, 2012 |
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60% would be satisfied with Romney-Obama race
Many EU leaders have low job approval
94% see widespread corruption in their gov't
49% in U.S. feel worse off than a year ago
8.3% U.S. unemployment as of Jan. 15
Americans dislike both big business and big gov't |
For the week of Jan. 9-15, 2012 |
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59% of Republicans see him as "acceptable" nominee
40% in U.S. identify as independents, a record high
7-month high in U.S. economic confidence
26.1% obesity rate in U.S. in '11 is down slightly
25% were suffering in late '11, up from 14% in '10 |
For the week of Jan. 3-6, 2012 |
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8.5% unemployment in Gallup's measure
46% recent average marks upward trend
National leader after N.H. usually wins nomination
Pre-Iowa, the GOP lead changed 7 times
Tornado outbreak, tax day top the list
Well-off Egyptians become less optimistic |
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