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POLL: Confidence Is Low and Steady

Consumer confidence continues to hover in negative double digits.

Gore, U.N. Panel Win Nobel Prize

Former vice president goes from political pariah to "Gore-acle."

POLL: Say 'Bienvenida' to the New U.S.

Fewer Americans admit prejudice toward Hispanics than toward Arabs.

POLL: Breast Cancer Brings Worry, Little Action

Many fret but fewer talk to a doctor, get mammograms or do self-exams.

POLL: In a Clinton vs. Giuliani Race, a Battle of Competing Legacies

Bill Clinton's legacy helps Hillary, as does 9/11 for Giuliani.

POLL: Clinton Surging; Giuliani Lead Less Secure

Poll: Hillary best reflects core Democratic values, unlike Rudy with the GOP.

POLL: Health Spending Trumps in Guns vs. Butter Debate

Americans support funding for insurance, but oppose more money for the Iraq war.

You Be The Pollster

You've read the polls and seen our analysis - now it's your turn to talk back.

August 2007 National Poll of Iraq

ABC News/BBC/NHK National Survey of Iraq Finds Worsening Public Attitudes

Iraq Sidebar: How The Poll Was Done

Polling in Iraq: From Suicide Bombs to "No Major Events"

Poll: Increased Support for Gay Marriage

Support for gay marriage and decriminalizing marijuana at new highs.

Rising Hopes Greet Obama at 100 Days

Fifty percent say the country is headed in the right direction.

Obama to Turkey as Views of Islam Slide

Americans by 48-41 percent hold an unfavorable opinion of Islam.

The U.S. Consumer Cuts Back, Sharply

Economic engine sputters as 63% cut back on spending, 31% sharply.

World in His Hands: U.S. Image Improves

Forty-three percent see U.S. image improving, up from 10 percent under Bush.

Back at Home... Better News With New Poll

Forty-two percent say the country is headed in the right direction.

Obama at One Month: 60% Approve His Handling of the Economy

Still, 56% think the country is in "a serious long-term decline."

Six in 10 Support D.C. Vote in Congress

Support peaks among Democrats at 74 percent.

Poll: Fewer Call Racism a Major Problem

Poll: 26 percent call racism a "big problem," down from 54 percent in 1996.

High Ratings, Deep Discontent Face Obama

At Inauguration, Obama enjoys extraodinarily high personal popularity.

Obama and Race: Bridging the Divide?

Poll: Nearly six in 10 think Obama's presidency will improve race relations

Bush Legacy: A Tale of Two Terms

President Bush endured his second term without once attaining majority approval.

Obama's To-Do List Goes Beyond Economy

Poll: Obama faces a daunting to-do list coupled with high hopes.

As Bush Exits, Job Approval Hits Low

64 percent think Iraq war not worth fighting in ABC News/Washington Post poll.

Americans Ease Economic Expectations

ABC News poll finds 44 percent think Obama will improve economy significantly.

Voter Dissatisfaction Carries Day for Obama

Battered economy, partisan shift in power and the promise of change lift Obama.

EXIT POLLS: Economy Allows Obama to Remake Political Map

Obama's support came from blacks, Hispanics and young voters

EXIT POLLS: Economy Drives Obama Victory

Voters carried concerns over the economy, health care and war to the polls.

Nov. 3: Obama Leads on Election Eve

Obama leads McCain 53-44 in ABC News/Washington Post daily tracking poll.

Nov. 3: Economy, Bush, Palin Are Trouble for McCain

Obama leads McCain 54-43 in ABC News/Washington Post daily tracking poll.

Economic Woes Driving Obama's Lead

Meanwhile, Bush approval rating sinks to an all-time low.

Broad Economic Concerns Tempered by Long-Term Investors

Half of stockholders say they have been hurt by stock declines.

Economy Gives Obama Advantage in Ohio

Financial stress in Ohio helps put Obama ahead of McCain, 51-45 percent.

Poll Casts Doubt on Palin Experience

Less than half convinced of Sarah Palin's grasp of complex issues, experience.

Clinton Favorability: Weak in the Center

Obama's favorables at 62 percent; Clinton at 52 percent.

Historic Disapproval: Bush Hits All-Time Low Amid Economic Meltdown

ABC News/Washington Post poll shows Bush disapproval at 70%, worst since Truman.

Blacks Closely Tracking This Election

Poll finds most Americans see Obama nomination as a sign of racial progress.

Obama Boom: Democrat Takes 52-43 Lead, Erases McCain Gains

ABC News/Washington Post poll finds economy jolts race to Obama's advantage.

Poll Shows High Hopes, Major Doubts for Obama and McCain Alike

Poll: Obama-McCain divided 49-43 percent.

Racial Views Among Whites Predict Vote

Poll finds over four in 10 think Obama's candidacy will improve race relations.

McCain Tops Obama in Commander Test

Poll: 72 percent of Americans say McCain would be good commander-in-chief.

Latinos, Lunch Bucket Voters Fuel Clinton

Latinos, lunch bucket voters help Clinton to critical wins.

Clinton Up in Ohio, Dead Heat in Texas

New poll finds Obama leading on electability in critical March 4 primaries.

Women Go Dem, White Men Go GOP

Women and seniors dominate the Dem vote; white men, conservatives on GOP side.

White Men Fuel Obama's Potomac Victories

GOP voters seek shared values; Dems want "change."

Big Split in Bayou: Blacks Drive Obama Win

Southern state completes Saturday sweep for Obama over Clinton.

Polls Point to Candidates' Future Hurdles

Super Tuesday exit polls identify weaknesses of presidential contenders.

Hillary Wins Hispanics, Men Drawn to Obama

McCain got just enough conservatives; Obama, Clinton core groups balanced out.

Clinton Edges Obama 47-43; McCain Surges

Clinton and Obama battle over change and experience; McCain opens wider lead.
 Blogs

BLOG: President Bush: Where He's At

A rundown of the president’s ratings – a sketch of where he stands in our polls.

BLOG: Al Gore's Campaign: Turning up the Heat

Gore wants Nobel prize to change public opinion on global warming.

BLOG: Gingrich as Speaker: Remembering When

Gingrich’s long and unpopular flirtation with a run for president.

BLOG: Michelle Obama: Bragging Rights

Seventy-six percent of Americans now report an overall favorable opinion of Michelle Obama.

Obama Impresses a Very Divided Nation

One month in, there is increasing, alarming partisanship in presidential approval.

BLOG: Deficit Worries Run High

Obama's summit on government spending comes at a time of heightened concern about the budget...

BLOG: Michael Steele and the GOP

Michael Steele's election as chairman of the Republican National Committee puts him in an unusual...

BLOG: Voting Against the Stimulus

House Republicans voted against the economic stimulus package yesterday.

BLOG: Bipartisanship on the Stimulus: Clean Power and... Um...

When it comes to stimulus spending, bipartisanship starts with alternative energy.

BLOG: Gitmo and Torture: Slam Dunks?

Majorities of Americans support Barack Obama's positions on Guantanamo and the torture of terrorism...

BLOG: Post-Partisanship? Let's See

The buzz surrounding Obama's inauguration is the prospect of a post-partisan presidency. The...

Advantage, Democrats

The Democratic Party has soared to its widest advantage over the Republicans in trust to handle the...

Obama: The Transition and the Senate Seat Scandal

The Ill. Senate seat scandal hasn't touched Barack Obama's high ratings for honesty.

The Flip States

Using exit poll data to examine the 2008 flip states.

Race Revisited

Race mattered less in the presidential election than you might have thought.

Ideological Underpinnings

Despite the partisan shift in voter turnout this year, there wasn't an ideological one.

Work, Widgets and Perfect Polls

Lists of "best pre-election polls" are an exercise in vacuity of the highest order.
 Videos

Post-Poll Analysis

ABC's Gary Langer discusses the youth vote and the partisan shift in power.
 Slideshows

Bush's Legacy: By the Numbers

A look at President Bush's approval ratings from the ABC News Polling Unit.
 
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