AEI.Org: Scholar: Karlyn Bowman

Americans Still Fear Russia

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

While Soviet communism may be on the ash heap of history, American attitudes toward Russia are undergoing a transformation once again.

Do Americans Support a Public Option?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It is misguided to believe that polls show people having firm opinions about specific provisions of complex legislation or understanding their implications.

Good News, Bad News

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This summer, Obama's approval rating appeared to be tanking, but his ratings have stabilized--what is the explanation and what is next?

The Recession and Retirees

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Seniors are experiencing a different recession than the rest of us.

Exceptional America

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Despite the president's reservations, Americans are still unique.

A Woman's Nation

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This week Maria Shriver will star in an NBC media extravaganza about women in today's economy.

The Public's Pulse

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Pollsters have been busy lately--here are some highlights from their new polls.

What It Feels Like to Be Unemployed

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

What do the polls say about job distress, and how do people who have lost a job experience it?

Financial Opinions Nosedive

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

America's confidence in Wall Street and banks is plummeting.

America's Labor of Love?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The nation's economic gloom has not affected the way working Americans feel about their own jobs.

Poll Patrol

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In the health care debate, many Democrats are claiming that a "public option" has strong public support--but are they right?

Sticker Shock

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Democrats have misread the mood on the public's appetite for more government.

Obama, Gates and Crowley

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Saying the Cambridge police acted stupidly was not only wrong on the merits, but wrong-headed politically.

The Decline of the Major Networks

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Walter Cronkite's death reminds us of the passing of a media age he helped to define.

Onward and Upward

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Americans have generally been more enthusiastic about the idea of space exploration than about actual spending on the space program.

Sotomayor's Supreme Challenge

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

While people may disagree with specific things Sonia Sotomayor has said or done, they want the Senate to evaluate her based on other characteristics too.

Leave Foreign Policy to the President

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Americans want a president who is assertive in foreign affairs.

Just How Many Spouses Cheat?

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Whatever the frequency of extramarital affairs of everyday people, it appears that Americans want the private lives of public faces to stay that way.

Can We Trust Polls from Iran?

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Just how much should we trust the voting results--not to mention other polls--from Iran and other authoritarian regimes?

Is It Obama's Economy Now?

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Recent polls show Americans are not as optimistic about the administration's ability to lead economic recovery.

Sonia Sotomayor's Confirmation Chances

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

To evaluate the viability of the Sotomayor nomination, examples from recent history are particularly enlightening.

Parsing the American Appetite for Torture

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

When it comes to opinions on the use of torture, survey organizations report an evenly divided public.

American Catholics and Abortion

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Americans' views on abortion are complicated and they have not shifted in any significant way since the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973 that legalized abortion.

Losing Faith in the GOP

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Poll results reveal that the number of self-identified Republicans is falling--and those who remain in the party are decidedly unenthusiastic about it.

Gay Marriage and Public Opinion

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Legislatures and courts are liberalizing faster than the American people.

American Apathy and Global Warming

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Why are Americans not more concerned about global warming?

Do Americans Really Like Taxes?

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Almost everyone thinks the tax system is complex.

What Do Americans Think about Taxes?

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Today Americans seem relatively comfortable with, or perhaps resigned to, the level of federal income taxes they pay.

A Change in Direction

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Taking a trip road trip down memory lane provides interesting insights into our changing views about cars.

Labor Unions Lag in Power

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Unions, while still popular, have lost ground in recent years in workplaces and in public opinion.

How Americans Think about Wealth

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It is a perfect time to look at what Americans say about being rich in America today.

Anger and AIG

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Polls show low levels of trust in Wall Street and leading financial institutions, a situation only exacerbated by the AIG executive bonus debacle.

Six Years of War in Iraq

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

American attitudes have shifted in a positive direction since the beginning of the war.

Are Americans Superstitious?

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Pollsters studied what Americans think about all things supernatural and fantastical.

That Irrepressible American Optimism

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

President Obama needs to convey that he believes in a brighter future if he expects to push his ambitious agenda forward.

War in Afghanistan

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

What does the public have to say about the situation in Afghanistan?

What Makes a President Great

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

What makes a president great? Or a failure?

Low Support for the Stimulus

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Public attitudes about the stimulus package reveal underlying doubt about the ability of government to turn things around.

A New Era in Race Relations?

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Blacks and whites are at once optimistic and realistic.

Obama and Congress

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

How will an unpopular Congress work with a president whose approval ratings are through the roof?

America on Obama

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The public has afavorable opinion of our new president.

How's Business?

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Americans believe Wall Street's contributions to the economy are essential, but its leaders rank poorly.

Bush's Legacy by the Numbers

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion judgments of our presidents are based on outcomes, not on personal character.

Americans Lean toward Israel

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Americans are not eager for more active U.S. involvement in the region, especially when circumstances are difficult at home.

A Vice President's Proper Place

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Everyone has an opinion about the role of vice president, from vice presidents to ordinary Americans.

This Christmas, We're (Mostly) Cutting Back

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Deep pessimism about the nation's economy explains the cutbacks during Christmas this year.

The Prevalence of Media Bias

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

These days, Americans believe news outlets lean to the left.

What Americans Think about the Iraq War

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It has changed over time, butAmericans remain war-weary for now.

How Do Americans Feel about the Bailouts?

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Public support is declining for both the financial rescue package and the potential bailout for the auto industry.

Hillary's Highlights

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

How do Americans view Hillary Clinton?

Mind the Gaps

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Political gaps in this year's election could prove to have long-lasting effects for future presidential candidates.

How Veterans Voted

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This year, with attention to the Iraq war waning, the military vote did not get as much attention nationally as it has in the past.

Are Exit Polls Reliable?

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Will exit polls bring up problems on Tuesday's election?

A Primer on Election Demographics

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The presidential campaign has been extraordinary in many ways, and it appears poised to alter some familiar demographic patterns.

Women in Politics

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Why do fewer woman than men run for public office?

The College Track: Onward and Upward

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A comparisonof the plans, proclivities, and politics of college students from 1966 to 2007.

Taxing Times

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

As a stand-alone issue nationally, taxes have not been a priority for at least a quarter century.

No Confidence in Congress

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Congress's ratings have been low all year, but the latest ones are positively dismal.

Uneasy Street

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Pollsreveal adeep ambivalence about Wall Street, which may be shaping public reactions to today's financial crisis and the Treasury's rescue plan.

Party Lines

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Republicans are much more enthusiastic about the race than they were a month ago, but the party-identification measures still suggest the playing field favors the Democrats.

Conventional Wisdom

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Ahandy guide to America's political conventions, both past and present.

Giving the Country a Checkup

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Americans' attitudes toward the U.S. health care system.

Understanding American Exceptionalism

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

An ambitious new book explains how and why the United States is so different from other countries around the world.

Democrats' Intraparty Gender Gap

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The willingness to vote for a woman has changed over time and so have the attitudes toward women's suitability for politics.

The Search for the Next Soccer Mom

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The demographics of the United States are changing,butthemajor political parties are struggling to keep up with the changes.

Numbers: Recessions, Party Preferences, Jury Service, and More

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The most recent public opinion data on a number of pressing issues.

Numbers: The Presidency, the Economy, Frequent Fliers, and More

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data on topics in the news.

Numbers: Stimulus, Black Voters, Medicare, and More

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data on a variety of topics.

Numbers: Honorable Services, Economic Growth, Health Care Costs, and More

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data on topics in the news.

Numbers: Mortgage Defaults, YouTube, Early Primaries, and More

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data on several topics in the news.

Numbers: Hillary as a Role Model, Americans' Mental Health, and More

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data on Hillary as a role model, Americans' mental health, and more.

The Election: One Year Out

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion data on the 2008 election, as it appeared in The American's "DataPoints" feature.

Numbers: Romney's Religion, Work Dissatisfaction, and More

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data on Romney's religion, work dissatisfaction, and more.

Numbers: Discrimination, Abortion, and More

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Numbers: Toys, Virtual Thought, and More

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data ontoys, virtual thought, and more.

Numbers: Democracy, Crime, and Telemarketing

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data on crime, telemarketing, and more.

Numbers: Social Security, Diplomacy, Health, and More

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data on Social Security, diplomacy, health, and the presidential campaign.

Numbers: Aging, SCHIP, China, and More

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data on aging, SCHIP, China, the president, and Al Gore.

Numbers: Sports Scandals, Wealth, the News, and More

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data on sports scandals, wealth, the news media, and health care concerns.

Numbers: Professional Prestige, Infrastructure Taxes, and More

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on professional prestige, infrastructure taxes, and more.

DataPoints

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The latest figures on how Americans feel about their finances, their taxes, and the stock market.

Numbers: Baseball, Terrorists in America, and More

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on baseball, terrorists in America, and more.

Numbers: Television, Religion, and More

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on television, religion, and more.

Numbers: Wasted Work Time, Drinking, and More

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on wasted work time, drinking, and more.

Numbers: White-Collar Work, Presidential Politics, and More

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on "white collar" work, reading, and more.

Numbers: Job Satisfaction, Vacation Time, and More

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on job satisfaction,vacation time, and more.

Global Warming: Not So Hot

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Why do Americans seem to be overlooking global warming as a serious policy issue?

Numbers: School Lunches, Political Knowledge, Online Dating, and More

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A week's worth of data on a number of current subjects.

Numbers: The Supreme Court, the Mortgage Market, and More

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Brief analysis of current public opinion on the Supreme Court, the mortgage market, and more.

Numbers: Congressional Democrats, the Minneapolis Bridge Collapse, and More

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Brief analysis of current public opinion on Congressional Democrats, the Minneapolis Bridge collapse, and more.

Numbers: Race Relations, the Economy, and More

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on race relations, the U.S. economy, and more.

Numbers: U.S.-Japanese Relations, Smoking, and More

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on U.S.-Japanese relations, smoking, and more.

How Japan Sees Itself, the U.S., and the World

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Recent surveys of the Japanese public offer a snapshot of its views.

Numbers: Immigration, Food Safety, U.S. Popularity, and More

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on immigration, food safety, and the United States' global popularity.

Numbers: Party Lines, Women's Progress, and More

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on political parties, women's progress in the workplace, and more.

Numbers: The Fourth of July, Third Parties, and More

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on the Fourth of July, third parties, and more.

Numbers: No Child Left Behind, Michael Bloomberg, and More

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on the No Child Left Behind Act, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, and more.

Numbers: Congress, CEO Pay, Chinese Consumption, and More

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on Congress, CEO pay, and more.

Numbers: Global Environment Satisfaction, Organ Donation, and More

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on global environment satisfaction, organ donation, and more.

Numbers: Paris Hilton, Electronic Spam, Political Loyalties, and More

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on Paris Hilton, electronic spam, political loyalties, and more.

Numbers: Euthanasia, Job Security, and Tony Blair

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A brief analysis of current public opinion on euthanasia, job security, and Tony Blair.

Numbers: Necessities and Cell Phone Use

Fri, 25 May 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Are cell phones necessary? How many people have them?

Battleground America

Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A review of Earl and Merle Black's Divided America: The Ferocious Power Struggle in American Politics.

How Insecure Are We?

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In financial health public opinion, which perspective should we trust more, the local or the global?

Investigating Economic Insecurity

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Ismiddle class economic insecurity real? Few describe themselves as being on easy street, but most of us are getting by.

Pelosi, Democratic Congress Enjoying Their Honeymoon

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

America weighs in on Congress, Iraq, Al Gore, and the Internet.

Young Voters

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Poll analysis on young voters, the threat of big government, the economy, the war in Iraq, and more.

Optimistic Americans, Powerful Women and the Next Big Thing

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

How do Americans feel about personal finances, the war in Iraq, and Nancy Pelosi?

Survey Shows That Democrats Are Getting a Bit of a Honeymoon

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Fundamentally, we may still be close to a 50-50 nation, but that does not mean that a sizable chunk of the population is not happy that Democrats had a good Election Day.

Post-Mortem 2006: What the Democrats’ Victory Means

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The only poll that really matters was taken on November 7. But that doesn’t mean the polling stopped in the wake of the Democratic takeover of Congress.

What, Me Worry?

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Here’s a rundown of recent polling on what Americans think about the state of the voting process.

The Medicare Drug Benefit: What Happened?

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

While Republicans have a lot of problems to contend with as the elections approach, it appears that the new prescription drug benefit is not one of them.

The Federal Government: Losing Public Support

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

In 2001, Gallup started measuring the public image of “business sectors,” including the federal government. In each survey since then, views of the federal government have grown more negative.

Intense Dislike of the President Remains Evident in the Polls

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

One of the most notable features of polling about President Bush has been the intensity of the opposition to him.

The 9/11 Hangover Continues to Shape Public Opinion

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

What do the polls show five years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001?

Pessimism about the Middle East Is Growing

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Americans' views on second-hand smoke, Iraq WMDs, peace in the Middle East, and more.

Explaining Why People Are Pessimistic about the Economy

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Americans voice their opinions on taxes, their economic situations, Mitt Romney, and more.

Congress Is Important, Americans Say, but Just 29 Percent Approve

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Americans on the Congress in our lives, the ghost of Zarqawi, religion, and more.

As Congress Debates, Here’s Where the Public Is on Gay Marriage

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The public's views on gay adoption, straight marriage, the death penalty, and more.

Even Partisans Are Giving Their Parties Bad Reviews on Hill

Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

How America feels: disapproval of Congress, "The Da Vinci Code," feminism, and more.

Presidential Approval Ratings

Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Americans voice their opinions: English only for the national anthem, Bush is low but could be worse, and tough times expectedfor the war in Iraq.

Do Nothing Congress? Across the Board, Americans Believe It

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Recent polling data on Congress, immigration, housing prices, and home schooling.

Censuring the President

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

How do Americans feel about censuring President Bush, the war in Iraq, war protests, drafts, foreign investment, the South Dakota abortion ban, March Madness, and friendly politicians?

Hillary Clinton, John McCain and the Polarized Electorate

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

How do people feel about some of today's most pressing issues, including avian flu, the Dubai ports deal dissolution, and the UN?

Happiness and Housework

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Is housework "deeply alienating"? How do American families feel about it?

Condoleezza Rice: Giving Hillary Clinton a Run for Her Money

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Who is the most important black leader in America today? The answer may be changing.

What Enron Fallout? Business Hits a Bump, but It’s Only Modest

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Have recent corporate scandals fazed Americans' views about the business sector?

Founding Mother

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A review of Donald T. Critchlow's Phyllis Schlafly and Grassroots Conservatism: A Woman's Crusade.

Congress' Standing

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Congressional approval has historically been low, but 2005 was an especially rough year for Congress.

Beyond the Beltway, Voters Are Tuning Out the Abramoff Scandal

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

So how is the lobbying scandal that’s obsessing the nation’s capital playing in Peoria? It’s barely on the radar screen.

On the Question of Torture, Americans Are Not United

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Is torture ever justified? Americans do not appear to have come to a broad consensus on that timely question in the war on terror.

Handling Terrorism Is No Longer Bush's Strong Suit

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Now, for the first time in an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, a substantial majority of respondents--55 percent--disapprove of the job Bush is doing in handling terrorism.

What the Public Thinks about One Key Issue in Alito's Nomination

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Few actions in Judge Samuel Alito’s career have attracted as much attention in recent days as his dissenting vote to uphold a Pennsylvania law that required spousal notification before an abortion.

U.S. Public Opinion and the Terrorist Threat

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Polls are a useful tool to studythe American public'sresponse to terrorist attacks and its perception of the terrorist threat today.

Public Says Ethical Standards in Politics Are Low--As Usual

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0100

How ethical are politicians these days? According to recent polls, it’s a mixed bag.

Despite Outreach, Bush Lost Black Goodwill Even Before Katrina

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0100

In the first post-Katrina poll by Gallup, CNN, and USA Today, 14 percent of black Americans approved of the job Bush was doing. A whopping 81 percent disapproved.

Approval Ratings Were Low before Katrina and Remain Low After

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Approval ratings for President Bush and Congress were low before Hurricane Katrina and remain much the same after the hurricane.

How Strong Is Sentiment against the Iraq War?

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100

At the moment, President Bush’s ratings on handling the war in Iraq are decidedly negative. So it seems an opportune time to ask: How much of a problem is that for his presidency?

In London's Wake, Public Fears Attacks on Mass Transit

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion on transportation security, the Supreme Court nomination, media favorability, the bad news bias, and smoking bans.

The War on Terror: An Update on Public Opinion

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion on how the war on terror is going, whether Democrats or Republicans are doing a better job of foghting terrorism, and how the Muslim world views Europe.

What Americans Think about Roe v. Wade

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +0100

As a Pew survey confirmed this month, public opinion on abortion has barely budged over the pastthirty years.

Public Is Skeptical of Course President Is Charting in Iraq

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Pollson ideologues' and Religious Right's influence, how journalists voted, and CBS and Bush's National Guard service.

U.S. Views on the UN: Can't Live with It, Can't Live without It

Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100

With the nomination of John Bolton as ambassador to the United Nations headed to the Senate floor, it’s time to look at American attitudes about the organization he may join.

Social Security: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Wed, 04 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100

George W. Bush's ratings on the issue of Social Security reform are among the lowest of his presidency. There appear to be at least three reasons why.

Life's Certainties: Death, Taxes, and Polling on Taxes

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Is preparing taxes worsethan going to the dentist?

Early-Spring Polls Find Americans in Sour Mood

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Recent polls showing general discontent, what Americans thinkabout the environmental movement.

Are the Democrats in Trouble ... with Democrats?

Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 +0100

What Americans think about the Democrats, Republicans, Japan,China, North Korea, and the United Nations.

What Americans Really Think about the Iraqi Election

Wed, 02 Mar 2005 00:00:00 +0100

WhatIraqis think about the kind of government they want to set up, andwhatAmericans think about the Iraqi election, commuting,and Hollywood among other things.

The Bush Tax Cuts

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion on whether President Bush'stax cuts should be made permanent.

What America Thinks about Bush's Call to Advance Democracy

Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0100

This poll compilation gauges public opinion on the president's call for advancing democracy and other important political issues.

The Politics of the Flu, an Rx for the FDA, and Judging Jury Duty

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Bowman considers new polls on the FDA, jury duty, consumer confidence, and Michael Moore.

Thinking about the Supreme Court

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0100

The author presents public opinion results on the next Supreme Court justice nominee, abortion rights, and federalism.

Counting Votes

Tue, 02 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0100

As we stand on the verge of another potentially divisive period of ballot counting, it’s worth looking back to Americans’ political attitudes during the long 2000 presidential recount.

Why American Politics Is Now So Competitive

Tue, 02 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0100

The roughly even partisan division today is one of the main reasons that the country has been so closely divided between the two candidates throughout much of election 2004.

Re-elect My Member

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Whatever the voters' feelings about the presidential candidates, Americans feel pretty good about their members of Congress.

How Important Will the Debates Be This Year?

Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0100

How influential will the first presidential debate between President George W.Bush and John Kerry be for voters?

Bush and the Economy

Wed, 15 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0100

What does the American public think about that traditional number-oneissue, the economy?

Are You Better Off? Americans Split on Question

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0100

The authorsummarizes recent polling evidence on the two big questions of election 2004: are Americans safer and are Americans better off?

The Voters' Verdict

Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Even though many more people say they are following the 2004 campaign than gave that response in 2000 or 1996, most people are still finding it dull.

Saddam and al Qaeda

Wed, 07 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion results on the potential link between Saddam Hussein and al Qaeda, preventing 9/11, melting pot America, the American dream, voting, Congress, and John Edwards.

Americans Eager for Transfer of Power, but Doubt It Will Happen

Wed, 16 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Most Americans are eager to see the June 30 transfer of power in Iraq even as they are unsure of the details.

Prison Scandal

Wed, 02 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0100

American public opinion on keeping troops in Iraq diverges, depending on how the questions are phrased.

American Awareness of Anti-Americanism

Thu, 20 May 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Americans Harbor Divergent Opinions on June 30 Transfer

Wed, 12 May 2004 00:00:00 +0100

When it comes to public opinion on whether the United States should hand over control of Iraq to a new Iraqi leadership less than two months from now, Americans seem to be of two minds.

When It Comes to Taxes and Environment, It's All about Intensity

Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Recent polls found President Bush and Senator John Kerry evenly matchedon taxes, but these responses reflect a closely divided electorate more than theyreveal about Election Day.

To Understand Clarke's Impact, We Must Review Post-9/11 Polls

Wed, 07 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +0100

To understandthe impact former White House counterterrorism adviser Richard Clarke is likely to have on public opinion, it is important to return to the polls conducted after 9/11.

A Year after Iraq War, Most Americans Say Stay the Course

Wed, 24 Mar 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Based on the results of recent polls, most Americans are inclined to carry on in Iraq for the time being.

International Opinion Remains Split over War's Justification

Wed, 10 Mar 2004 00:00:00 +0100

For the most part, citizens in other countries agree with many Americans that despite the lack of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, the war was justified.

Presidential Race Improving Democrats' Favorable Ratings

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion results on Democratic leaders in Congress, the do-not-call registry, Massachusetts liberals, President Bush's National Guard service, and John Ashcroft's standing.

Pollsters Seek Views on Conservative, Liberal Monikers

Wed, 04 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Polls reveal attitudes toward "conservative" and "liberal" labels.

Polls Find Different Opinions on Coverage of Iraq Casualties

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Poll results analysison the Iraq war, election 2000, wine and beer drinking, and mad cow disease.

Saudi PR Effort Not Affecting U.S. Public Opinion

Mon, 08 Dec 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Despite Saudi Arabia's efforts to improve its image in America,61 percent of Americans said that Saudi Arabia is better described as being a part of the problem in the war on terrorism.

Half of Americans Want Cheney on the 2004 GOP Ticket

Wed, 19 Nov 2003 00:00:00 +0100

A handful of polls in the past month or so shed some light on how the public feels about Vice President Cheney.

Quarter of Americans Have Voted Third Party for President

Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Twenty-eight percent of those surveyed by Gallup, CNN and USA Today in mid-September said they had voted for an Independent or third-party candidate for president in the past.

More Conservatives See President Bush as More Conservative

Wed, 22 Oct 2003 00:00:00 +0100

The percentage of those using the conservative label has jumped 7 points sincea poll inFebruary 2001. The shift is being driven by conservatives themselves.

Economy or Terrorism?

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Republicans are more positive than Demcrats about the Supreme Court.

Democratic Voters, the Political Spectrum, and a Few Surprises

Wed, 17 Sep 2003 00:00:00 +0100

More registered Democratic voters surveyed in a CBS News poll wanted their party to nominate a conservative for president (27 percent) than preferred a liberal (18 percent).

Ashcroft's Positive Rating Down 17 Points since December 2001

Wed, 03 Sep 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Ratings of major Bush adminstration players have dropped quite a bit since December 2001.

Defining the "Peace Party"

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 +0100

About one-fifth of Americans strongly opposed the war in Iraq.

Will Iraq Debate on Intelligence Hurt Support for Bush?

Wed, 23 Jul 2003 00:00:00 +0100

It's a little too early to tell whether partisan pummeling on pre-war intelligence will take a toll on President Bush's long-term support.

Polls Shed Light on Future of Race Relations

Wed, 09 Jul 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Polls show America has come a considerable distance in the past quarter-century in matters regarding race relations.

Little Collateral Damage for Bush on WMDs

Wed, 18 Jun 2003 00:00:00 +0100

It's clear that most Americans think the war in Iraq was justified even if weapons of mass destruction are never found.

Another Terrorist Attack Likely, but Most Feel Safer

Wed, 04 Jun 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Eighty-two percent of those surveyed said it islikely that the United States would be the target of another major terrorist attack at home or overseas in the next few months.

Americans Today Would Prefer Tax Stability

Wed, 14 May 2003 00:00:00 +0100

A careful reading of poll data shows that most people want tax stability, not tax relief.

Gallup Updates Question on Social Class

Wed, 30 Apr 2003 00:00:00 +0100

When Gallup updated its question on social class in early April, 1 percent of respondents said they belonged in the upper class, as opposed to 3 percent three years ago.

Very Few Surprises In Taxation Surveys through the Years

Wed, 09 Apr 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Insxity-five years of surveys, there has been no instance in which people have said their federal income taxes are too low; solid majorities almost always say they are too high.

Majority of Americans Have Never Participated in Anti-war Protests

Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Sixty-four percentof Americanssaid they have never participated in antiwar rallies.

War Polling

Wed, 12 Mar 2003 00:00:00 +0100

American public opinion results on whether President George W. Bush has support for going to war with Iraq.

Warning System Hasn't Caused Too Much Terror

Wed, 26 Feb 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Most people believe France is opposed to the U.S. position on Iraq because of its own financial and oil interests in Iraq, according to a February 11-12 poll.

Most Agree

Wed, 12 Feb 2003 00:00:00 +0100

American public opinion results on President Bush's proposalsfor cutting taxes.

Draft Reinstatement Proposal Gets a Cool Response

Wed, 29 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) recently called for reinstating the draft, but the public isn't enthusiastic.

Most Americans Want Economic Stimulus Policies

Wed, 08 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion data on economic policy, Supreme Court nominations, the 50-50 nation, a Gore-versus-Bush rematch, Latino attitudes, keeping secrets, and whistleblowing.

Public Opinion and the Clinton Legacy

Tue, 31 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +0100

This studyanalyzes public perceptions about Bill Clinton and how the country fared during his presidency.

New Cabinet Dept.

Thu, 19 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion on the Department of Homeland Security, ethical standards of various fields, U.N. weapons inspectors, prayer, Clinton's role in 2004, and Catholic approval.

Opinions on Wall Street Haven't Changed Much Since 1996

Thu, 05 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Compilation of public opinion on Wall Street, black leaders, trust in government, the 2008 race for president, and smallpox vaccinations.

Media Come Up Short in Surveys of Election Night Performance

Wed, 27 Nov 2002 00:00:00 +0100

In a poll conducted Nov. 10, eighty-seven percent said the media were more interested in getting the results out first; 10 percent said the media were more interested in accuracy.

Most Confident Bush Will Decide Right on Iraq

Thu, 14 Nov 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Americans believe GOP has better plan for war with Iraq.

Throw the Bums Out Sentiment Not As Intense These Days

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Polls on Congress, the 2004 presidential campaign, North Korea's nuclear weapons, civil unions, the National Rifle Association, and Halloween.

Economy and Iraq are Both National Priorities, Polls Show

Thu, 17 Oct 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Reporters have spent endless hours asking whether Iraq or the economy will be more important to voters in November, but poll results show that both issues are important.

Nearly 60 Percent Would Cast Vote for War Resolution

Thu, 03 Oct 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Poll found that 45 percent supported and 46 percent opposed sending sons and daughters to war to remove Iraq President Saddam Hussein.

A Little Swing Music

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Polls Split Over Economy, Terrorism as No. 1 Priority

Thu, 19 Sep 2002 00:00:00 +0100

In August, 39 percent of respondents said that it was more important for President Bush to focus on the economy and 34 percent on the war on terrorism.

One Year Later, Polls Show Contrasts to Post-Sept. 11 World

Thu, 05 Sep 2002 00:00:00 +0100

President Bush's approval soared from 51 percent in early-September 2001 to 86 percent immediately after Sept. 11, but today, he stands at 65 percent.

Like Bush, Congress Sees Approval Rating Decline Since Sept. 11

Thu, 08 Aug 2002 00:00:00 +0100

In a handful of recent polls, President Bush's approval rating dropped below 70 percent for the first time since Sept. 11.

Losing the War on Terrorism at the Polls

Thu, 25 Jul 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Three polls show declines in the belief that the war on terrorism is going well.

Respondents Would Rather Get Away with the First Family

Thu, 11 Jul 2002 00:00:00 +0100

When choosing between a vacation with the former or current first lady, 42 percent of those surveyed said they would rather vacation with Laura Bush and 23 percent with Hillary Clinton.

Pride and Patriotism

Thu, 27 Jun 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Long before Sept. 11, patriotic sentiment was robust, but after Sept. 11, people were more likely to say they were very or extremely patriotic.

Majority Back Bush Plan for Homeland Security Department

Thu, 13 Jun 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Questions about Sept. 11 Produce Varying Results

Thu, 30 May 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Majority back Bush plan for Homeland Security Department.

As Bush Falls, So Do Democrats, GOP in Congress

Thu, 02 May 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Many recent news accounts have highlighted the drop in President Bush's approval since last fall, but Congress has lost ground, too.

Israel, Sharon Win Opinion War over Palestinians, Arafat

Thu, 18 Apr 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Israelis are faring better than Palestinians in the U.S. court of public opinion, according to several recent polls.

Hill Republicans Rated Slightly Better than Democrats

Thu, 04 Apr 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Although ratings for both Congressional Democrats and Republicans surged after Sept. 11, the percentage of people giving them positive ratings has receded.

Seventy-two Percent Believe Democrats Would Leak War Information

Thu, 21 Mar 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Although Democrats in Congress are clamoring for the White House to be more forthcoming about the direction of the war on terrorism, the public isn't upset by the administration's actions.

Campaign Finance

Thu, 07 Mar 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Despite all the media attention campaign finance reform has received, people’s attitudes about it haven’t really changed much over the years.

Vote of Confidence

Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Polls suggest that most Americans were satisfied with George W. Bush and Al Gore as candidates and confident that the country would be in good hands if either man were elected.

Most Still Back Privatizing Social Security

Thu, 21 Feb 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Neither the stock market’s ups and downs nor Enron’s collapse appears to have changed attitudes about privatization.

Congress Watch

Thu, 07 Feb 2002 00:00:00 +0100

A January NBC News-Wall Street Journal poll found Congress had a 54 percent approve rating, down slightly from 57 percent in December.

Enron Executives Faring Worse than Bush Officials

Thu, 24 Jan 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Apoll found that 11 percent of respondents were following the “ongoing investigation into the bankruptcy of the Enron corporation” very closely and 23 percent, fairly closely.

Public Divided on Need, Urgency of Stimulus Plan

Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:00:00 +0100

Forty-two percent of thos polled thought it necessary for Congress to pass an economic stimulus plan for the economy to improve, but 44 percent said the economy would improve anyway.

The Gender Gap

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 +0100

The gender gap obscures certain subtleties in the way women vote, and a lot of what you hear about the gender gap is pure spin.

Women and War

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 +0100

A recent poll from the Pew Research Center suggests that the September 11 attacks may have made women more hawkish.

Quarter Polled Rank Congress' Honesty High

Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:00:00 +0100

A majority of Americans polledfelt Senators and Congressmen have average honesty and ethical standards, and advertising practitioners and car salesmen were at the bottom of the list.

Public Perception of Government Rises Since Sept. 11

Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Americans are more positive about the government in Washington.

Bush vs. Gore

Thu, 15 Nov 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Americans’ reactions to the election’s outcome were never as passionate or heated as those of many partisans, pundits, legal scholars, and news organizations.

Polls Since Sept. 11 Miss the Story on Congress' Ratings

Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 +0100

A number of recent polls have registered a strong boost in Congress's ratings to levels never seen before.

How Patient Will Americans Be if U.S. Casualties Rise?

Thu, 18 Oct 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Within days of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, pollsters began asking Americans questions about their patience with the U.S. response and their willingness to accept casualties.

Military Enjoys Higher Confidence Than Congress

Thu, 04 Oct 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Only76 percent of those polled are somewhat confident of military success in war on terrorism.

Knowing the Public Mind

Mon, 01 Oct 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Poll-Pourri

Mon, 01 Oct 2001 00:00:00 +0100

American Resolve for War Rooted in World War II

Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 +0100

The military is the most highly respected institution in American life;a poll found that 88 percent had a great deal or quite a bit of confidence in U.S. military defense.

All Eyes on the Economy

Thu, 06 Sep 2001 00:00:00 +0100

It’s too early to know how Americans will react to the news of a decreasing budget surplus.

This Labor Day, Workers Have Cause to Celebrate

Mon, 27 Aug 2001 00:00:00 +0100

This Labor Day, we can take some comfort in the knowledge that most workers report being satisfied with their jobs and their leisure.

Postelection Numbers Remain Steady among Divided Electorate

Thu, 09 Aug 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Responses to many questions from postelection surveys remind us how closely divided the national electorate is.

Parents Want the Best for Their Daughters, Just No D.C. Internships

Thu, 26 Jul 2001 00:00:00 +0100

After intern ChandraLevy's disappearance, parents shy away from theirdaughters accepting D.C. internships.

Despite Ongoing Court Battles, Public's View of Microsoft Remains High

Thu, 12 Jul 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Poll confirms the public's high opinion of Microsoft, saved from a court-ordered breakup by a federal appeals court ruling.

Proliferating Polls

Sun, 01 Jul 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Polling debacle in 1948 nearly destroyed the credibility of survey research business, yet now the number of polls has grown substantially, as has the volume of the pollsters' activity.

Public Favors Patients' Bill of Rights, but It's Not a Top Priority

Thu, 28 Jun 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Eighty-five percent of respondents favored a patients' bill of rights, butonly 41 percent would still favor it if it resulted in some companies ending health care coverage.

L.A. Voters Optimistic about City's Future

Thu, 14 Jun 2001 00:00:00 +0100

When Los Angeles Times asked voters whether things in L.A. were good or seriously off, 67 percent checked the "right direction" box and just a third chose the "wrong track."

The Passionless Public?

Thu, 31 May 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Over the years, it appears that Americans pay a lot more attention to Washington when things aren't going well than they do when things are going smoothly.

Two Decades after TMI, Nuclear Power is Again a Consideration

Thu, 17 May 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Time and the absence of nuclear reactor problems may explain why recent polls have shown greater support for nuclear power.

Americans High on Missile Defense System

Thu, 03 May 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Eightypercent of those polled said they would support the construction of a missile defense system and 18 percent were opposed to the idea.

China

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Economic Queries

Thu, 05 Apr 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Twenty-onepercent of poll respondents said the country is already in an economic recession, and 32 percent said the country will be in an economic recession next year.

Question of the Day

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 00:00:00 +0100

New York Times pollfound that less than half of those surveyed believe President Bush controls the government.

Taxing Work

Thu, 08 Mar 2001 00:00:00 +0100

When asked specifically about President Bush's tax-cut proposal, polls find more support for than opposition to the plan.

Message to McCain

Thu, 08 Feb 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Most people polledbelieve John McCain's campaign finance reform proposal should take a back seat.

New Administration Welcomed by Closely Divided Electorate

Thu, 25 Jan 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Post-election polls provide additional evidence that the citizenry is split almost evenly in partisan terms.

Despite Close Election, Bush Has Mandate to Pursue His Agenda

Thu, 11 Jan 2001 00:00:00 +0100

An overwhelming 73 percent saidBush should go ahead and pursue his plans for the country regardless of having lost the popular vote.

Poll-Pourri

Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 +0100

History Lesson

Thu, 07 Dec 2000 00:00:00 +0100

DavidMoore's book is a lively account of the development of exit polls and of the blunders along the way.

Gore or Bush

Thu, 09 Nov 2000 00:00:00 +0100

This fall, when George W. Bush started questioning Al Gore's commitment to holding down the size of the federal government, many pollsters updated their questions on big government.

Check the Numbers

Thu, 26 Oct 2000 00:00:00 +0100

How often have we heard that voters agree with Al Gore on education, Social Security, and prescription drugs?

Latest Polls Show the Public Split over RU-486

Thu, 12 Oct 2000 00:00:00 +0100

In January, 54 percent of those surveyed by Gallup had "heard or read anything about RU-486, the so-called abortion pill," and 45 percent had not.

The Kiss

Thu, 28 Sep 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Among the women who saw Vice President Al Gore's famous kiss, 27 percent thought it was spontaneous, and 16 percent a planned political move.

Gender Gap Calculus

Thu, 21 Sep 2000 00:00:00 +0100

In a late August Gallup poll, Vice President Al Gore trailed George W. Bush by 14 points among men: 38 to 52 percent.

Gore Getting over Clinton Fatigue as Race Enters the Homestretch

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 00:00:00 +0100

In the spring, Clinton fatigue was clearly depressing Gore's standing in matchups with Bush. The convention appears to have begun to move the Vice President out of the President's shadow.

Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 +0100

This review of attitudinal data on work suggests that American workers are broadly satisfied with their jobs.

Early Returns

Thu, 17 Aug 2000 00:00:00 +0100

In the early stages of a campaign (and that's where we are for most Americans today), people develop a personal rapport with the candidates, a comfort level often based on early impressions.

The Perfect Storm

Thu, 03 Aug 2000 00:00:00 +0100

It's hardly a surprise that this movie has been a hit--after all, Americans love following the weather.

Despite Little Knowledge of Estate Tax, Public Wants to Bury It

Thu, 20 Jul 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Bowman reports on polls of missile defense, Nader, Buchanan, and others.

Corzine's Cash Isn't a Turnoff to Garden State Voters

Thu, 06 Jul 2000 00:00:00 +0100

When told by the pollsters that "Jon Corzine spent over $30 million--almost all was his own money," 52 percent said it didn't bother them.

Debates

Sat, 01 Jul 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Privacy Concerns

Thu, 22 Jun 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Polling about the census.

As Gap Between Rich and Poor Grows, Resentment Doesn't

Sun, 11 Jun 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Surveying the Land

Thu, 08 Jun 2000 00:00:00 +0100

People with coverage remain highly satisfied with their care, and, at one and the same time, skeptical about HMO bureaucracies.

Judging the Parties

Thu, 25 May 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Polls on political parties, voting, the Internet, and gender issues.

Polls Show Men, Women Divided over Guns, Use of Force

Thu, 11 May 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Polls on Social Security, the National Rifle Association, teenagers, and the use of force.

Thoughts about Big Government

Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Poll results on big government, power players in Washington, Janet Reno, the mafia, and gay issues.

SUV Owners

Thu, 13 Apr 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Poll-Pourri

Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Pollsters Examine Race Relations in the Nation

Thu, 30 Mar 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Poll results on discrimination, interracial dating, and race relations.

Conundrum

Thu, 02 Mar 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Poll results on campaign finance, contributions, and media coverage.

Should Next White House Be Conservative or Liberal?

Thu, 17 Feb 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Poll results on the White House, quiz shows, political endorsements, and political debates.

Wanted

Thu, 03 Feb 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Two Cheers for the Monarchy

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Poll resultson the British monarchy, Princess Diana, Tony Blair, and Camilla Parker Bowles.

State of the Union Preview

Thu, 20 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Bowman covers the public's opinion of the Clinton presidency.

Poll-Pourri

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Assessing the 42nd President

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0100

The American people giveBillClinton high marks, but whether these views will erase the sour taste of scandal in the long run remains to be seen.

Public Opinion and the Clinton Legacy

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Abortion Attitudes Today

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0100

In Memoriam

Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Remembering political scientist Everett Carll Ladd.

Remembering AEI's Everett Carll Ladd, My Friend and Mentor

Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:00:00 +0100

In memory of AEI's Everett Carll Ladd, political scientist and philosopher.

Support for Labor Unions Up since Air Traffic Controllers' Strike

Thu, 02 Dec 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Sixty-five percent of those polledsaid they approved of labor unions while 28 percent disapproved.

Ergonomic Standards

Thu, 02 Dec 1999 00:00:00 +0100

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced proposed ergonomic standards.

Sick Humor

Thu, 04 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100

From Larson to Leno, skewering HMOs has become a national sport.

Pat Buchanan

Thu, 21 Oct 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Gallup asked people about Pat Buchanan's views, and54 percent said they were "too extreme" for him to be president, and 35 said they were not.

Thumbs Down On Government-Sponsored Millennium Party

Thu, 07 Oct 1999 00:00:00 +0100

It's not clear how Americans will react to the millennium celebration extravaganza, but a 1997 poll suggests taxpayers aren't eager to see the government get involved.

Education Tops List of Voters' Concerns as 2000 Election Nears

Fri, 24 Sep 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Polls asked people to rate the importance offifteen issues to their presidential vote in 2000; education topped the list, followed by handling the economy and managing the federal budget.

Everyone Wants Tax Cuts, but No One Believes It Will Happen

Fri, 10 Sep 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Even though large majorities of Americans favor a tax cut, most of them don't believe politicians in Washington will cut their taxes.

The Family Dinner, Alive and Well

Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Is it really true that the family dinner is at risk?

Polls Question Politicians' Tax Cut Credibility

Thu, 12 Aug 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Why then do many polls show tepid enthusiasm for this tax cut?

When Rudy Meets Hillary

Sun, 01 Aug 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Because women make up more than half of the electorate and because they have been voting at higher rates than men since 1980, press commentary has focused on women.

Prosperity Effects

Thu, 29 Jul 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Researchers recently reported that the average level of consumer confidence for the first six months of 1999 was higher than that recorded for any previous year of the survey.

Firearms Makers Not Responsible For Gun Violence, Americans Say

Thu, 15 Jul 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Gallup found that 61 percent of Americans opposed allowing local governments to sue gun manufacturers "in order to recover the costs incurred because of gun violence in their areas."

Revisiting Attitudes about Global Warming as Summer Heats Up

Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Most Americans say they're environmentalists, but when asked to be more specific, far more say they are sympathetic than active.

Commission Studies Gamblers' Attitudes and Behaviors

Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Who? Recognition of Most Presidential Contenders Is Low

Thu, 03 Jun 1999 00:00:00 +0100

For those in Washington who are already consumed by presidential contest, it's important to be reminded how little attention most other people are paying to the race at this early stage.

Bad Report Card

Tue, 01 Jun 1999 00:00:00 +0100

When Roper Starch Worldwide asked about some things that have made the United States a great nation, the Constitution and the free enterprise system topped the list; schools didn't fare quite so well.

If His Lips Are Moving . . .

Tue, 01 Jun 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Gore's Clinton Problem Could Hurt His White House Chances in 2000

Thu, 20 May 1999 00:00:00 +0100

When asked about AlGore's negative characteristics, 36 percent said that he's boring, followed by 32 percent who said he was too close to President Clinton and his scandals.

After Littleton, Guns Still Popular but Laws Should Be Tightened

Thu, 06 May 1999 00:00:00 +0100

In early February 1999, 36 percent of Americans told Gallup interviewers that they had a gun at home, down from 47 percent a decade ago.

The Nation Says NO to Class Warfare

Sat, 01 May 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Americans tolerate great differences in wealth if they believe that opportunity is broadly present.

Americans Open to Personal Retirement Account Possibilities

Thu, 22 Apr 1999 00:00:00 +0100

The openness to personal retirement accounts is in stark contrast to opposition to government investing a portion of the Social Security Trust Fund in the stock market.

It's That Time of Year Again

Thu, 08 Apr 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Living Happily Ever After

Thu, 01 Apr 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Married people appear to be happier about life than their non-married counterparts.

Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Thu, 25 Mar 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Percentage of people who believe sexual harrassment is a problem down from previous years.

After Saving Social Security

Thu, 11 Mar 1999 00:00:00 +0100

A poll taken by Zogby International found that people want to use the budget surplus to bolster Social Security.

Americans Satisfied With Health Care If Costs Stay Down

Thu, 25 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Most Americans are satisfied with their health care--its quality, availability and arrangements for paying for it.

Budget Approaches

Thu, 11 Feb 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Although many recent polls show the Republicans' approval rating lagging far behind President Clinton's, a new poll shows surprising strength for GOP ideas on the budget.

Optimism Spreads Regarding Equal Pay For Equal Work

Thu, 28 Jan 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Women and men are more optimistic about what's going on in their own workplaces than they are about what is happening in the nation.

Public Has Unresolved Conflicts About President Clinton

Thu, 14 Jan 1999 00:00:00 +0100

When poll asked whether 1998 was a good year for different people and institutions, just 14 percent said it had been a good year for President Clinton, but 83 percent said it had not.

Trust in Government

Thu, 17 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Poll results on public trust in government.

As Roundtable Nears, Poll Shows Blueprint for Social Security Reform

Thu, 03 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Poll results on Social Security reform find that only about 10 percent of those questioned had a great deal of confidence in the long-term financial stability of the program.

Look to the Governors--Federalism Still Lives

Tue, 01 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0100

In stark contrast to the torment in Washington, the spirit of innovation and the commitment to problem-solving remains alive and well with the governors.

Tracking November's Exit Poll Results

Thu, 19 Nov 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Areport on some of the things voters said in exit polls.

Race Isn't a Problem in the Eyes of Our Nation's Youth

Thu, 05 Nov 1998 00:00:00 +0100

With President Clinton's Advisory Commission on Race Relations due to issue its report soon, several new surveys suggest that most blacks and whites want to move beyond race.

Americans Lack Interest in Kosovo Situation

Thu, 22 Oct 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Poll results on U.S. public opinion on Kosovo.

British National Health Service Turns 50, Gets Mixed Reviews

Thu, 08 Oct 1998 00:00:00 +0100

The British National Health Service turnedfifty this year, and to mark the occasion, the British polling firm Market & Opinion Research International checked the NHS's pulse.

Majorities Still See Homosexuality as Morally Wrong

Thu, 24 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0100

The authorreports on the latest polls on homosexuality.

Does Everyone Lie about Sex?

Tue, 01 Sep 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Poll results on sexual behavior and political figures lying about sex.

Poll Finds Party Polarization on Global Warming

Thu, 13 Aug 1998 00:00:00 +0100

The author reports onthe latest polls on global warming.

President Clinton's Character Falls into the Gap

Thu, 06 Aug 1998 00:00:00 +0100

The author reportson President Bill Clinton's job approval ratings.

Incumbency, Not Discrimination, Keeps Good Women Down

Fri, 31 Jul 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Poll results on women in political and leadership positions.

Reading the Tea Leaves on President Clinton's Journey to China

Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:00:00 +0100

The Third Stage of Feminism

Thu, 16 Jul 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Fifty percent of self-described feminists in the survey were not familiar with feminist icon Gloria Steinem.

Is the American Dream Alive?

Thu, 02 Jul 1998 00:00:00 +0100

When was the last time you talked about the American Dream? That the phrase means different things to different people can be seen from some questions asked in the early 1990s.

What Tax Cut? Some Evidence from the States

Thu, 18 Jun 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Polls show that people have not felt much relief from recent tax cuts.

People Are Leery of HMOs, Wary of Washington

Thu, 04 Jun 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Poll resultsonmanaged care andWashington.

Smoke and Mirrors

Thu, 21 May 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Theauthorreportson the latest polls on tobacco.

Polls Provide Window on Public's View of Microsoft's Gates

Thu, 07 May 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Banking on Mergers

Thu, 23 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0100

The author covers the polls on banks.

Are Americans Ready to Roll out Red Carpet for Cuba and China?

Thu, 09 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Theauthorreviews polls on America's attitudes to other countries.

Listen to Mom

Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 +0100

The author reportson the latest polls about women's issues.

The History of Taxing Questions in America

Thu, 26 Mar 1998 00:00:00 +0100

The author covers the polls on taxes.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Sex (and the Pollsters Weren't Afraid to Ask)

Thu, 12 Mar 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Aiding Asia

Thu, 26 Feb 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Theauthorcovers the latest polls on the Asian economies.

Clinton and the Polls

Mon, 23 Feb 1998 00:00:00 +0100

The authorsreview the polls on President Bill Clinton.

What Surplus? Americans Skeptical about Balanced Budget

Thu, 12 Feb 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Deeply Contradictory Views on Abortion Unchanged in 25 Years

Thu, 15 Jan 1998 00:00:00 +0100

The authorreports on the polls on abortion.

Of Two Minds

Thu, 04 Dec 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Polls show support forthe North American Free Trade Agreementoutweighing opposition, six showed opposition outweighing support, and in one poll, the results were tied.

Forecasting Midterms

Thu, 13 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0100

How reliable are poll forecasts a year before an election?

Labor Union Dues

Thu, 30 Oct 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Pollfound overwhelming support for the view that a labor union should have to get permission from a member before using some of his or her dues for political campaign donations.

Folks Still Think Crime Is a Top Problem, but Worry about It Less

Thu, 16 Oct 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Crime was the top problem in recent poll, but the level of anxiety about crime is unusually low.

Budget Surplus

Thu, 02 Oct 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Polls ask American how they would prefer a budget surplus be spent.

Education Standards Don't Always Earn a Passing Grade in Polls

Thu, 18 Sep 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Most polls show strong support for national education testing, but hardly any polls address the arguments that opponents have been making about testing.

Most Americans Don't Know Much about Fast-Track

Thu, 04 Sep 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Sixty-one percent of those asked opposed fast-track authority and 32 percent favored it.

American Fashion Embraces the Casual and Comfortable

Sat, 09 Aug 1997 00:00:00 +0100

President Clinton underscored the importance of the U.S. fashion industry as a major exporter.

Tide of Isolationism Is Exaggerated, But U.S. Prefers Not to Act Alone

Thu, 07 Aug 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Americans are usually more concerned with what goes on at home than what’s happening beyond their country’s borders, but this does not make us isolationists.

NASA's Popularity Isn't Lost in Space for Most Americans

Thu, 24 Jul 1997 00:00:00 +0100

In 1947, when Gallup asked how long it would be before man would be able to fly to the moon, 38 percent said it would never happen, and 23 percent wouldn’t even venture a guess.

Time Heals All Hurts, Even Those Inflicted by Senate Investigations

Thu, 10 Jul 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Great Expectations

Thu, 26 Jun 1997 00:00:00 +0100

G-Men Take the Hardest Hit in Public Confidence among Federal Agencies

Thu, 12 Jun 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Families Can Get Some Satisfaction at Work and Home

Thu, 29 May 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Promises, Promises

Thu, 15 May 1997 00:00:00 +0100

One percent of those surveyed said that the budget agreement will deliver all that politicians have promised--a balanced budget, lower taxes, and spending cuts.

ET vs. DC

Thu, 01 May 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Forty-four percent of those surveyed agreedthat there was intelligent life on other planets, while 40 percent disagreed.

British Poll Watch

Thu, 17 Apr 1997 00:00:00 +0100

The May 1 election in Great Britain hasn’t generated much excitement in part because the polls have been so one-sided throughout the spring.

Government Success? For Some Americans, It's Difficult to Find

Thu, 03 Apr 1997 00:00:00 +0100

February survey found that 42 percent could not name even one federal government success.

Cloning and Polling

Thu, 20 Mar 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Men and women differ about what kinds of risks are appropriate for society to take, and some analysts believe that these differences contribute to the political gender gap.

Campaign Reform Doesn't Top Public's To-Do Agenda

Thu, 06 Mar 1997 00:00:00 +0100

There islittle evidence that the public is crying out for campaign finance reform.

Welfare Reform

Thu, 20 Feb 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Many surveys show strong support for the new welfare law, though some polls suggest that many people haven’t heard enough about it to have an opinion.

Skeptical Voters Boost Libertarian Strength in Polls

Thu, 06 Feb 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Review ofWhat It Means to be a Libertarian: A Personal Interpretation, by Charles Murray, and Libertarianism: A Primer, byDavid Boaz.

Do You Want to Be President?

Sat, 01 Feb 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Surveys on the question of wanting a son or daughter to become president are few, but recent ones suggest that the highest office in the land is not highly desired.

Bring on the Toys, but Keep the Liquor Ads under TV Wraps

Thu, 23 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion results onwhat isappropriate and when thingshave been remarkably stable during the pasttwenty years.

Not All Useful Surveys Are Just About Politics

Thu, 09 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0100

Using a statistical technique called “cluster analysis,” the surveyors locate and give names to six groups in the population that differ substantially in their cultural beliefs.

On National Level, GOP Fares Better on Abortion Voting

Mon, 16 Dec 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Polls results on abortion, past presidents, women's earnings, morality, and the First Lady.

Bosnia Revisited

Mon, 02 Dec 1996 00:00:00 +0100

By a two-to-one margin, voters disagreed with President Clinton's decision to extend the mission of U.S. military forces in Bosnia.

Pollsters Measure Young and Restless, Find Another World

Mon, 18 Nov 1996 00:00:00 +0100

People tend to be more generous about what they want government to do when they think they're doing well, as they do today.

Inside the Exit Polls

Mon, 04 Nov 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Interview with Murray Edelman about exit polls.

Is Clinton Untouchable?

Mon, 21 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Although their margins differ, all of the major national polls predict a victory two weeks from now for President Bill Clinton. Could they be wrong?

Public Supports Polling, Polls Show

Mon, 07 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Both Gallup and ABC News took the public’s pulse on polls recently and found some good news for the much-maligned profession.

Is There Too Much Government?

Mon, 23 Sep 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Sixty-twopercent of those polled said government was doing things better left to businesses and individuals; 28 percent said the government should do more to solve national problems.

Perot's Potential

Mon, 09 Sep 1996 00:00:00 +0100

In 1992, 52 percent said Ross Perot has the kind of personality to serve effectively as president and in August 1996; only 21 percent thought he has these characteristics.

The Parties at Parity in the Eyes of Voters

Mon, 19 Aug 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Pollsconfirm that the public sees the parties as evenly matched.

When People Make Up Their Minds about Their Presidential Vote

Mon, 05 Aug 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Very few voters make up their minds at the last minute; no more than 9 percent (in 1980) of voters have ever made up their minds on Election Day.

Surveys Take the Pulse of the Political Party Convention Delegates

Mon, 22 Jul 1996 00:00:00 +0100

For more than a quarter century, news organizations have been surveying convention delegates.

Hill and Thomas

Mon, 08 Jul 1996 00:00:00 +0100

The Alienation Myth

Mon, 24 Jun 1996 00:00:00 +0100

A new study goes a long way toward debunking a persistent election-year myth: that non-voters are substantially more alienated than voters.

The Ups and Downs of Public's Opinion on Taxation Question

Mon, 10 Jun 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Tobacco on Trial

Mon, 27 May 1996 00:00:00 +0100

More thanfifty years ago, Gallup began asking people whether they had smoked any cigarettes “in the last week"; that number has dropped as awareness of smoking risks has grown.

Individualism's Face on Both Sides of the Globe

Tue, 14 May 1996 00:00:00 +0100

If the Japanese abandon school uniforms, it will assert more individual autonomy. If Americans embrace them, it will be a manifestation of concern about unchecked individualism.

Black Attitudes by Age

Mon, 13 May 1996 00:00:00 +0100

African-Americans ageseighteen to twenty-five were twice as likely (18 percent) as those over sixty-five (8 percent) to call themselves Republicans.

Clinton's Morning

Mon, 13 May 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Bill Clinton and Bob Dole are trying to appeal to an electorate whose views on the economy and their own futures differ in surprising ways from current conventional opinion.

Americans Strongly Oppose the Current Congressional Wage

Thu, 25 Apr 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Perhaps not surprisingly, 95 percent of those surveyed would cut salaries from the current $133,600.

What's behind America's Sudden Economic Anxiety?

Mon, 15 Apr 1996 00:00:00 +0100

With cover stories in Business Week and Fortune, and a seven-part series in the New York Times, economic anxiety is the mega-issue of the early stages of the 1996 campaign.

Assault Weapons Ban

Mon, 01 Apr 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Americans want to get tough on crime across the board. That means tougher sentences, tougher courts, and stricter gun control laws.

What Comes to Mind about Candidates? Pineapple and Nuts

Mon, 18 Mar 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Buchanan Aside, Americans Are Not Isolationists

Mon, 04 Mar 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Support for completely rebuilding the system has dropped sharply from the early 1990s; in 1991, 42 percent said the system needed to be completely rebuilt.

Polls on Plutocrats Show Public Doesn't Resent Rich People

Mon, 19 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Flat Tax Fever? Depends on What the Pollsters Ask

Mon, 05 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Charting the Rise of Newt's Negatives . . .

Mon, 22 Jan 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?

Mon, 08 Jan 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Ronald Reagan first posed the question in a debate with Jimmy Carter in 1980, and pollsters have been asking it in election campaigns ever since.

So Far, So Fast

Mon, 18 Dec 1995 00:00:00 +0100

Not until the spring and summer of a reelection yeardoes an incumbent’s job approval rating become predictive of his ultimate reelection chances.

How African-Americans Size Up Their Political Leaders and Institutions

Mon, 04 Dec 1995 00:00:00 +0100

Just How Reliable Are Those Florida Straw Poll Results?

Mon, 20 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0100

Republican presidential candidates are still busy spinning the results of Florida straw poll, but just how accurately theyshow a candidate’s support is unclear.

Powell Popularity

Mon, 06 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0100

Powell may be popular in large part because of his association with the military, the most highly regarded institution in American life.

Learning from the Imperfect Debate

Sat, 01 Apr 1995 00:00:00 +0100

Making the Transition to Power Feminism

Mon, 10 Jan 1994 00:00:00 +0100

Review of Fire with Fire: The New Female Power and How It Will Change the 21st Century by Naomi Wolf.

The Malcontent Public

Wed, 01 Jan 1992 00:00:00 +0100

No Problem, George

Sun, 03 Nov 1991 00:00:00 +0100

Feminism vs. Women's Rights

Fri, 01 Nov 1991 00:00:00 +0100

George Bush, Read Your Polls

Mon, 23 Jul 1990 00:00:00 +0100

All Parties Lose after Bush Tax Switch

Thu, 28 Jun 1990 00:00:00 +0100

Bush

Mon, 15 Jan 1990 00:00:00 +0100

Numbers: Iraq, Organic Food, and More

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100

The latest public opinion data on Iraq, organic food, and the French.

The Permanent Campaign and Its Future

Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Eminent political scientists weigh the benefits and the costs of this state of permanent campaign and describe the kind of political system likely to emerge within it.

Public Opinion about Abortion

Wed, 01 Sep 1999 00:00:00 +0100

This monograph includes the most comprehensive and current collection of polls and trends on abortion that is available.

What's Wrong

Thu, 01 Oct 1998 00:00:00 +0100

What's Wrong contains data from hundreds of public opinion surveys conducted over the past sixty years, distilled in easy-to-read tables.

Attitudes toward Economic Inequality

Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 +0100

What do ordinary Americans make of the vast sums paid to CEOs, media anchors, sports stars, and Hollywood entertainers? Are they more sensitive to disparities in income and wealth?

Public Opinion in Japan and America

Sat, 02 Mar 1996 00:00:00 +0100

How do Americans and Japanese see each other? How do these views relate to major present-day concerns?

Attitudes toward the Environment

Fri, 31 Mar 1995 23:00:00 +0100

A wealth of survey questions asked over the past quarter century provides a clear picture of how this issue emerged, rose to prominence, and matured in the public mind.

The 1993-1994 Debate on Health Care Reform

Sun, 01 Jan 1995 00:00:00 +0100

This book brings together public opinion results on the 1994-1994 health care reform debates.

Public Attitudes on Health Care Reform

Fri, 01 Apr 1994 00:00:00 +0100

This book examines public opinion trends on health care reform in the United States.

Death, Taxes, and Uncertainty: The Estate Tax in 2010 and Beyond

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100

AEI Election Watch

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:30:00 +0100

Election Demographics: What We Learned in 2008, What It Means for 2010 and 2012

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0100

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 10)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:00:00 +0100

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 9)

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +0100

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 8)

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:30:00 +0100

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 7)

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:30:00 +0100

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 6)

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:30:00 +0100

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 5)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:30:00 +0100

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 4)

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:30:00 +0100

The Future of Red, Blue, and Purple America

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:30:00 +0100

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 3)

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +0100

The 2008 State of the Union

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:30:00 +0100

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 2)

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:30:00 +0100

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 1)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +0100

Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:00:00 +0100

Election Watch 2006 Media and Special Guest Registration (Session II)

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:30:00 +0100

Election Watch 2006 (Session II)

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:30:00 +0100

Election Watch 2006 Media and Special Guest Registration (Session II)

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:30:00 +0100

Election Watch 2006 (Session I)

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:00:00 +0100

Election Watch 2006 Media and Special Guest Registration

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:00:00 +0100

Five Years Later: A Progress Report on U.S. Security Post-9/11

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 10:00:00 +0100

Time for the Environment's Annual Checkup

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 10:00:00 +0100

Danielle Crittenden & Michael Novak

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0100

A Briefing on the Economic State of the Union

Wed, 02 Feb 2005 10:00:00 +0100

The Neocon Reader

Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:30:00 +0100

Religion and Presidential Politics

Thu, 16 Dec 2004 12:00:00 +0100

Election Watch

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:00:00 +0100

Election Watch, November 2004

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 12:00:00 +0100

Election Watch

Thu, 07 Oct 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch, October 2004

Thu, 07 Oct 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch, September 2004

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch, July 2004

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Religion and Presidential Politics

Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:00:00 +0100

Election Watch, June 2004

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch

Thu, 10 Jun 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Rolling Back Anti-Americanism

Tue, 08 Jun 2004 17:00:00 +0100

Election Watch

Thu, 06 May 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch, May 2004

Thu, 06 May 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Sarbanes-Oxley: A Review

Wed, 05 May 2004 09:00:00 +0100

Time for the Environment's Annual Checkup

Wed, 21 Apr 2004 10:00:00 +0100

Election Watch

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch, April 2004

Thu, 15 Apr 2004 08:30:00 +0100

One Year Later: An Update on Iraq

Wed, 17 Mar 2004 09:00:00 +0100

Election Watch

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch, March 2004

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch

Wed, 18 Feb 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch, February 2004

Wed, 18 Feb 2004 08:30:00 +0100

Election Watch, January 2004

Thu, 08 Jan 2004 08:15:00 +0100

Election Watch

Thu, 08 Jan 2004 08:15:00 +0100

Can Congress Reach Agreement on a Medicare Drug Benefit?

Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:00:00 +0100

Iraq: What Lies Ahead

Tue, 08 Apr 2003 08:30:00 +0100

The Road to War . . . and Beyond

Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:00:00 +0100

The Road to War . . . and Beyond

Tue, 18 Feb 2003 09:00:00 +0100

The Permanent Campaign

Thu, 21 Nov 2002 09:00:00 +0100

Election Watch, November 2002

Thu, 07 Nov 2002 12:00:00 +0100

Election Watch, October 2002

Thu, 10 Oct 2002 08:00:00 +0100

Election Watch, September 2002

Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:00:00 +0100

Election Watch

Thu, 23 May 2002 08:00:00 +0100

Attitudes about Work and Leisure in America

Mon, 27 Aug 2001 10:00:00 +0100

Are We All "Compassionate Conservatives" Now?

Thu, 07 Jun 2001 16:00:00 +0100

Toward a Monochrome Society?

Mon, 02 Apr 2001 16:30:00 +0100

The 2001 Medicare Trustees Reports

Fri, 23 Mar 2001 09:15:00 +0100

The First Measured Century

Wed, 06 Dec 2000 12:00:00 +0100

The Permanent Campaign and Its Future

Fri, 27 Oct 2000 10:00:00 +0100

Earth Day Thirty Years On

Thu, 20 Apr 2000 09:30:00 +0100

Prices, Markets and the Pharmaceutical Revolution

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 16:00:00 +0100

A Briefing on the State of the Union

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 08:30:00 +0100

U.S. Public Opinion toward the Syrian-Israeli Talks

Fri, 21 Jan 2000 13:00:00 +0100

Public Attitudes about Economic Inequality

Tue, 20 May 1997 00:00:00 +0100

The State of the American Worker 2009

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Poll questions asked by leading survey organizations show small changes in job satisfaction over the past quarter-century.

Public Opinion on the Supreme Court

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This public opinion study looks broadly at confidence in the Court, views of the Court today, knowledge of current Justices, and the kind of nominee people say they would like to see.

Polls on Patriotism and Military Service

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Since September 11, 2001, a large majority of Americans have stated that the country is united on its most important values.

Polls on the Environment and Global Warming

Wed, 06 May 2009 21:48:38 +0100

This study is a compilation of public opinion data on the quality of the environment, which political party is better on the issue, the handling of the environment by the Clinton and Bush administrations, Bush versus Kerry on the issue, the political importance of the environment, environmental activism, and the impact of gas prices.

Public Opinion on Taxes

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This document brings together trends from major survey organizations and commentary on the tax burden, value for tax dollars, tax fairness, progressivity, taxes and the deficit, politicians' credibility on taxes, and finally, views of the IRS, and preparing taxes.

Taking Stock of Business

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Polling data on confidence in business, confidence in Wall Street, prestige and honesty, and the scandals.

Economic Insecurity

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This study brings together existing trend questions from many pollsters about Americans' concerns regarding their jobs, personal finances, retirement, health care, and more.

Public Opinion on the War with Iraq

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Comprehensive data regarding public opinion on various aspects about the war in Iraq including the build-up, the use of force, stability in the region, and what should be done from here on out.

Public Opinion on the War with Iraq

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This study is a compilation of public opinion polls on, among other things, the build-up to and beginning of the war in Iraq, the proper use of force, achieving stability in the region and the prospect of peace, and what should be done from here on out.

Economic Insecurity

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Comprehensive data regarding public opinion on concerns regarding jobs, personal finances, retirement, health care, and more.

America and the War on Terror

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion on the war on terror, President Bush, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Polls on NAFTA and Free Trade

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Americans want to protect the jobs of workers, but at the same time they believe that freetradegives them more choices and cheaper goods and makes American industry more competitive.

Public Opinion on Taxes

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This study measuresopinion on tax burden, value for tax dollars, tax fairness, progressivity, taxes and the deficit, politicians' credibility on taxes,the IRS, and preparing taxes.

Attitudes toward the Federal Government

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Americans are critical of government performance. However, Americans still think their government is the best in the world, despite its faults.

Attitudes about Homosexuality and Gay Marriage

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This study examines public opinion regarding homosexual acceptance, gay marriage, employment, nature vs. nurture, marriage vs. civil unions, benefits, adoption, and voting.

Polls on the Environment and Global Warming

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Democrats lead Republicans by a substantial margin nationally as the party best able to handle environmental issues.

Voting by Key Groups in Presidential and House Elections, 1952-2006

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Exposition and analysis of polling data from 1952 to 2006 on voting in presidential and House elections.

Women's Attitudes: Some Poll-Based Observations

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Exposition and analysis of polling data on attitudes women hold about a number of societal issues.

Taking Stock of Business

Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Polling data on confidence in business, confidence in Wall Street, prestige and honesty, and the scandals.

Attitudes about Abortion

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:00:00 +0100

Since Roe v. Wade, pollsters have asked hundreds of questions about abortion. This public opinion study brings many of those questions together in one place.

Important Trends on Religion

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100

This AEI Study in Public Opinionexaminessuch topics as religious faith and practice, the acceptability of candidates of different religions, and President George W. Bush’s faith.

Attitudes about Social Security Reform

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Only a small number of people are "very confident" about the future of the Social Security system.

Public Opinion on Pope John Paul II

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0100

What America and Catholics think about the Pope in general, his leadership, his political and social positions, the influence he has had, and the Church after the sexual abuse scandals.

Attitudes about National Service

Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0100

A majority of Americans favor voluntary national service, but support drops when pollsters ask aboutmandatory service.

The Politics of Compassion

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0100

This study analyzes polling data on the role of compassion and concern foraverage Americansin presidential politics.

The Nostalgia Impulse

Wed, 12 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0100

This studyanalyzes polls on peoples' attitudes toward the past, including quality of life, morality, adolescent behavior, religion, and patriotism.

The 2000 Election

Fri, 23 Jan 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Even with the election still undecided, a majority of Americans had faith in the Supreme Court, and only a small minority believed that we were in a constitutional crisis.

AEI Public Opinion Studies

Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:00:00 +0100

Full listing of Bowman's AEI Public Opinion Studies, including topics such as work and leisure, corporate scandals, terrorism, homosexuality, taxes, and the federal government.

Attitudes toward Divided Government

Fri, 23 May 2003 00:00:00 +0100

There is little evidence from national polls that most Americans think critically about the issues of partisan or institutional balance.

Attitudes about Welfare Reform

Thu, 06 Mar 2003 00:00:00 +0100

While most Americans have not followed the progress of welfare legislation, pollsters are just beginning to ask questions again with Congress set to review the reauthorization of the bill.

Attitudes toward Business

Fri, 07 Feb 2003 00:00:00 +0100

A large majority of Americans express faith in the free enterprise system and believe that the success of business contributes a great deal to the strength of the country.

Public Opinion on Social Security

Thu, 01 Apr 1999 00:00:00 +0100

Polling dataon Social Security, reform, risk, retirement, crisis, and generational differences.

Health Care Attitudes Today

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Polling data on health care, including Clinton's plan, costs, coverage, and alternatives.

Public Opinion on Health Care

Sun, 31 Dec 1995 00:00:00 +0100

Polling data on health care reform, including Clinton's plan, costs, coverage, and alternatives.

How Hot Is Global Warming? A Review of the Polls

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

How do Americans feel about global warming? What--if anything--are they willing to do about it?

Political Report, March 2005

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 23:00:00 +0100

Covers Social Security reform, a look back at the Iraq war, the oldest Congress, economic indicators, governors' races, party identification, and numerous public opinion snapshots.

Defining the "Peace Party"

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 +0100

The authors find that the antiwar “peace party” has evolved since past military conflicts.

The Passionless Public

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Americans feel alienated from the political process by scandals and because they have little confidence in Washington’s ability to solve problems.

Election Results from A to Z

Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 +0100

Consortium asked voters at selected polling places around the country to fill out a questionnaire about their attitudes and their vital statistics.

The Declining Political Potency of Economic Inequality

Sat, 01 Jul 2000 00:00:00 +0100

Economic inequality has faded in public discourse because of the breadth of the current prosperity, greater social equality, and the widespread belief that hard work is well rewarded.

Who's Afraid of Privatizing Social Security?

Thu, 01 Oct 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion surveys show that most citizens have lost faith in the current Social Security system and are ready to consider alternatives, including privatization.

Is Managed Health Care Unpopular?

Mon, 01 Jun 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Media reports that patients dislike, and even resent, managed care are contradicted by polling data.

Polluted Polling on Global Warming Proves Anything and Nothing

Thu, 29 Jan 1998 00:00:00 +0100

Public opinion on global warming may be more accurately inferred from consistent survey responses to questions about more familiar environmental topics.

Clinton's Morning

Mon, 13 May 1996 00:00:00 +0100

Most Americans are rather positive about the economy, yetthey do experience anxiety and insecurity--not about the economy, but about the moral and spiritual well-being of the nation.