Less than half of Americans approve of Obama's handling of Afghanistan.
Blog: The Numbers
The Numbers | August 31, 2010 | 5:46 PM EDT
In marking the end of the combat mission in Iraq it’s worth noting how broadly unpopular the war became, and its profoundly negative impact on the presidency of George W. Bush – doing more than... [continue]
The Numbers | August 30, 2010 | 9:34 AM EDT
It’s quickly mushroomed into the summer’s hottest data point: A boatload of Americans believe Barack Obama’s a Muslim. Except that, maybe, they don’t. Consider this instead: They’re just willing to... [continue]
The Numbers | August 13, 2010 | 5:17 PM EDT
With today’s Dr. Laura racial rant story getting beaucoup buzz, some fact-checking on the public opinion aspect may help: 1. SCHLESSINGER: "Yeah. We've got a black man as president, and we have more... [continue]
The Numbers | August 6, 2010 | 7:00 AM EDT
In advance of this morning's July jobs report: Unemployment is the metric that most concisely captures the public’s long-running economic anguish. The loss of a job – and the inability to find a new... [continue]
The Numbers | August 2, 2010 | 8:00 AM EDT
Responsibilities of the ABC News Polling Unit were transferred today to Langer Research Associates, an independent company offering survey research management and consulting services. Founded by Gary... [continue]
The Numbers | July 20, 2010 | 9:30 AM EDT
With a Senate Judiciary Committee vote expected today, an ABC News/Washington Post poll finds supporters of Elena Kagan’s Supreme Court nomination outnumbering opponents by 2-1. Fifty-three percent of... [continue]
Recent Polls
The Polling Unit
Poll: Majority Oppose Health Care Reform
Six months of debate yield little change in basic attitudes.The Polling Unit
Swine Flu Poll: Vaccine Supply and Safety
Nearly half of parents don't plan to vaccinate their kids against the...The Polling Unit
EXCLUSIVE: Obama's Approval Stays Strong
Obama maintains approval in face of high unemployment and health care...The Polling Unit
Not My Kid: Polled Parents Turn on Swine Flu Vaccine
Citing safety, nearly 4 in 10 parents won't have their children vaccinated.The Polling Unit
Poll: Half See Glimmers of Economic Recovery
ABC News/Washington Post Poll: Half of Americans hopeful of economic...The Polling Unit
Economists Say Recession Is Over, Do You?
For more than 8-in-10, the rumors of economic recovery are greatly...The Polling Unit
Poll: Deep Damage From Economic Crash
Americans report financial woes, personal stress and skepticism toward...The Polling Unit
The New Normal: No More Job Security?
Half think future job security will be worse than before the recession.
2008 Daily Tracking Polls
Nov. 4: Final Tracking
Our tracking poll ends with the final horse race estimate unchanged at 53-44 percent.Nov. 3: Obama Leads on Election Eve
Obama leads McCain 53-44 in ABC News/Washington Post daily tracking poll.The Polling Unit
Analysis: 2008 Exit Polls
A review of how the nation voted a a look at some key states.The Polling Unit
















