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Governance
Lame-Duck Presidents Usually See Approval Ratings Rise
December 4, 2008
Historically, lame-duck presidents have received higher approval ratings in their last weeks in office than prior to the elections that chose their successors. George H.W. Bush (+22 points) and Ronald Reagan (+12) had the largest increases. George W. Bush’s rating has increased 4 points since the election.
Muslim West Relations
Obama Favored in Key Muslim Countries
October 21, 2008
In six predominantly Muslim countries surveyed about the U.S. presidential election, Barack Obama tends to win more support than John McCain. Saudis and Lebanese are much more likely to state a preference than are their Palestinian, Turkish, Kuwaiti, or Pakistani counterparts.
Few Pakistanis Perceive Benefits From Alliance With U.S.
October 3, 2008
A new Gallup Poll sheds light on how Pakistanis view their country’s relationship with the United States. Few Pakistanis (16%) see any benefit for their country from cooperation in the war on terrorism and 45% perceive the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan as a threat.
Many African Muslims Give High Marks to U.S. Leadership
August 22, 2008
Approval of U.S. leadership among Muslims living in sub-Saharan Africa is higher than approval among residents living in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.
Moral Values Elicit Broad Spectrum of Opinions in West
May 23, 2008
Gallup Polls conducted in Europe and the United States show that residents in those nations express a wide spectrum of opinions on moral issues. The poll findings also reveal that religious Americans (those for whom religion has a “very important” role) and Muslims surveyed share some common moral ground.
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Culture and Values
Americans Hold Firm to Support for Death Penalty
November 20, 2008
While the state of Maryland is embroiled in a debate over repealing its death penalty statute, Americans as a whole support the death penalty for someone convicted of murder, at the rate of 64%. Only 30% oppose it, and even fewer -- 21% -- say it’s imposed “too often.”
Worldwide, Highly Religious More Likely to Help Others
October 8, 2008
In every region of the world, people who report being highly religious are more likely to report donating money to charity, volunteering time to organizations, and helping strangers in need. This relation holds up for all of the world’s major religions.
Middle East/North Africa Relies on Many News Sources
September 18, 2008
Across the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region, citizens consider several types of media “very important” in keeping them informed about world events, with a preference for international and national television.
Religion Remains Major Dividing Factor Among White Voters
September 5, 2008
John McCain’s lead over Barack Obama among highly religious white voters, currently 65% to 26%, has been quite stable all summer and has not yet changed with the selection of Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate.
Gender
Women Who Are Politically Independent: Up for Grabs?
October 3, 2008
Independent women who are Catholic, middle aged, not college graduates, of average religiosity, and of mid-range incomes are most evenly split in their presidential candidate choices, and thus may be most “up for grabs” in the remaining weeks of the campaign.
Did Palin Help McCain Among White Women?
September 24, 2008
Gallup Poll Daily tracking samples do not support the hypothesis that John McCain has made significant gains among white women since he selected Sarah Palin as his running mate. Instead, Gallup finds changes in white women’s preferences to be little different from preferences among all voters.
Obama Gains Overall, McCain Among GOP Women
September 3, 2008
Barack Obama has gained significant support among white men since the Democratic Convention, but his support level among white women has remained the same. The reason: Republican white women have slightly increased their support for McCain, offsetting Obama’s gains among independent and Democratic women.
Peace and Security
Before Attacks, 55% of Indians OK With Anti-Terror Efforts
November 30, 2008
A Gallup Poll in India shows that before the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, a slim majority of Indians (55%) felt their government was doing enough to fight terrorism.
Terrorism, Economy Dual Threats for Pakistanis
September 22, 2008
Gallup Polls in Pakistan indicate residents are increasingly worried about terrorism and the economy -- two daunting issues facing their new president, Asif Ali Zardari.