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Americans Back Kennedy Appointment by Small Margin

But those in the East are more likely to want someone else appointed

January 6, 2009

Americans nationwide lean more for than against the appointment of Caroline Kennedy to fill Hillary Clinton’s New York senate seat, 45% to 36%. But those in the East are more likely to want someone else named, 43% to 38%.More ...

Unemployment Rate Likely to Surge on Friday

Gallup’s hiring measure suggests December’s rate will exceed 7% consensus

January 6, 2009

Gallup’s hiring measure suggests that the government will likely report Thursday that four-week average jobless claims hit a new high as 2008 came to a close -- exceeding the previous 2008 high of 558,000. In turn, this suggests that December's unemployment rate will exceed 7%.More ...

Americans: Burris Should Be Blocked, Special Election Held

Fifty-two percent say hold a special election to fill Obama’s seat

January 6, 2009

A Monday night poll found 51% of Americans saying the Senate should block Roland Burris -- embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s appointee -- from filling the state’s open U.S. Senate seat. Given a choice, Americans are most likely to prefer a special election (52%) to fill the vacancy.More ...

111th Congress Begins in Very Disapproving Environment

Only 19% approved of Congress on average in 2008

January 6, 2009

Returning and newly elected members of the U.S. Congress have their work cut out for them as they gather in the nation’s capital Tuesday to open the 111th Congress; only 19% of the American public approved of the way Congress handled its job on average in 2008, the lowest yearly average of the decade so far.More ...

Small-Business Owners Cut Spending, Jobs as Revenues Fall

Owner optimism plunges; most expect tough times in 2009

January 5, 2009

The Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index hit a new low in the fourth quarter of 2008, with many small-business owners saying they are generating less revenue, cutting capital spending, and eliminating jobs.More ...

Despite Recent Lows, Bush Approval Average Is Midrange

Extreme high and low ratings characterize Bush presidency

January 5, 2009

Even though George W. Bush will likely leave office with one of the lowest job approval ratings for a president, his solid first term average will rank him in the middle of the pack of presidents with a 49% approval average during his entire presidency.More ...

Nearly Half of Americans Are Frequent Internet Users

Less affluent, non-working, unmarried post big gains in usage since last year

January 2, 2009

Nearly half of Americans (48%) use the Internet more than one hour per day, almost twice as many as in 2002. Post-graduate, higher-income, and younger Americans are the most frequent users, but the less affluent, non-working, and unmarried are among those posting big gains in the past year.More ...

Liberals’ Confidence in Obama Remains High

Conservatives’ opinions of president-elect becoming more positive

January 2, 2009

Gallup Poll Daily tracking continues to find 93% of liberal Democrats expressing confidence in Barack Obama, despite news reports that they are unhappy with some of his recent actions. Meanwhile, conservative Republicans’ views of Obama have improved in recent weeks, up from 23% to 29%.More ...

Restaurant Dining Mostly Holding Up Despite Recession

Gallup finds little change in Americans’ frequency of dining out

December 30, 2008

The percentage of Americans saying they ate dinner out at least once in the prior week has hardly changed in recent years, now 60% versus 64% in December 2005. Frequent dining out -- going three or more times a week -- has not dropped at all.More ...

Despite Cheaper Gas, New Driving Habits Sticking

Lower-income, younger Americans most likely to be among 12% reverting

December 30, 2008

While 64% of Americans say they significantly changed their driving habits earlier this year as gas prices soared, only 12% now say they have reverted to their old habits as pump prices have plunged in recent months.More ...

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Americans Back Kennedy Appointment by Small Margin

But those in the East are more likely to want someone else appointed

Unemployment Rate Likely to Surge on Friday

Gallup’s hiring measure suggests December’s rate will exceed 7% consensus

Americans: Burris Should Be Blocked, Special Election Held

Fifty-two percent say hold a special election to fill Obama’s seat

111th Congress Begins in Very Disapproving Environment

Only 19% approved of Congress on average in 2008

Small-Business Owners Cut Spending, Jobs as Revenues Fall

Owner optimism plunges; most expect tough times in 2009

Despite Recent Lows, Bush Approval Average Is Midrange

Extreme high and low ratings characterize Bush presidency

Nearly Half of Americans Are Frequent Internet Users

Less affluent, non-working, unmarried post big gains in usage since last year

Liberals’ Confidence in Obama Remains High

Conservatives’ opinions of president-elect becoming more positive

Restaurant Dining Mostly Holding Up Despite Recession

Gallup finds little change in Americans’ frequency of dining out

Despite Cheaper Gas, New Driving Habits Sticking

Lower-income, younger Americans most likely to be among 12% reverting

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