ABC News Polls
Langer Research Associates is the primary news poll provider for ABC News, responsible for ABC’s partnership in the ABC News/Washington Post poll and the network’s ongoing coverage of public opinion on politics, policy, social trends and international issues.
Our ABC News polls are published at ABCNews.com, as is our award-winning blog, The Numbers. See them here. Some recent individual ABC News poll analyses are linked below.
May 2013
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Budget Cuts Get Personal; Those Who Are Hurt, Holler (full pdf here)
Support for Legal Status Holds; So Do Sizable Partison Divisions (full pdf here)
Public Sharply Critical on IRS, Benghazi; But Economy Cuts Obama Some Slack (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post Weekly poll:
Poll Finds Majority Acceptance of Gays from the B-ball Court to the Boy Scouts (full pdf here)
Seven in 10 Support the Death Penalty If Accused Boston Bomber Is Convicted (full pdf here)
April 2013
ABC News/Washington Post Weekly poll:
Most View Knox Sympathetically (full pdf here)
G.W. Bush Advances in Esteem Yet Still with More Brush to Cut (full pdf here)
With April 15 Looming, 'Tis the Season to Duck (full pdf here)
Public Views on Immigration Reform Underscore the GOP's Conundrum (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Support for Gun Checks Stays High; Two-Thirds Back a Path for Immigrants (full pdf here)
March 2013
ABC News/Washington Post Weekly poll:
Congress Improves Among Hispanics; Obama, SCOTUS Hold Majority Popularity (full pdf here)
Most Back Cuts Overall – But Not to the Military (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Poll Tracks Dramatic Rise in Support for Gay Marriage (full pdf here)
More Americans Sympathize with Israel, Don't Want U.S. to Lead Peace Talks (full pdf here)
Large Racial Gap Marks Trust on Immigration (full pdf here)
Drops in Approval & Trust on Economy End Obama's Post-Election Honeymoon (full pdf here)
Some Gun Measures Broadly Backed But the Politics Show an Even Split (full pdf here)
On Eve of Conclave, Record Criticism of Church for Its Handling of Sexual Abuse Scandals (full pdf here)
February 2013
ABC News/Washington Post Weekly poll:
On the Brink of the Budget Sequester, More Damage for the GOP than Obama (full pdf here)
Outgoing Pope Popular, But Not as Much as His Predecessor (full pdf here)
Americans Unhappy With System Overall, But Obama's Policies Beat Out GOP's (full pdf here)
Poll Finds a Boost for Obama on Handling Immigration (full pdf here)
January 2013
ABC News/Washington Post Weekly poll:
Obama's Favorability Best Since '09; 2-1 Approval for Inaugural Address (full pdf here)
Majority Sees Obama's Gun Control Plan Favorably (full pdf here)
Clinton More Popular than Biden; Let the 2016 Handicapping Begin (full pdf here)
Public Lukewarm on Cliff Deal, But Obama Bests Boehner (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Better Job Rating, Advantage on Debt Limit Mark the Start of Obama's Second Term (full pdf here)
More Support Than Oppose Hagel (full pdf here)
On Eve of Newtown Recommendations, Most Back New Gun Control Measures (full pdf here)
December 2012
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Despite Hints of Recovery, Optimism's Scarce for the Yeah Ahead (full pdf here)
Fixing the GOP: Party Like It's 1949 (full pdf here)
Few Back U.S. Military Role in Syria – But Support Jumps in Specific Cases (full pdf here)
Obama Holds Most Cards in Cliff Talks, But With No Mandate – and Risks Aplenty (full pdf here)
Many See Societal Issues in CT Shootings; Most Back Ban on High-Capacity Clips (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post Weekly poll:
Obama Tops Boehner on Budget Talks, With Much Broader Support (full pdf here)
Hillary Clinton Wins High Popularity, Majority Support for a 2016 Bid (full pdf here)
November 2012
ABC News/Washington Post Weekly poll:
Among Cliff-Avoidance Options Most Favor Targeting the Wealthy (full pdf here)
Petraeus' Image Takes a Hit; Split Views on the FBI's Approach (full pdf here)
Majority Supports Path to Citizenship; Greater Division on Other Social Issues (full pdf here)
2012 ABC News Exit Poll Analysis:
A Draw on the Economy, a Win on Empathy – and the Face of a Changing Nation
ABC News/Washington Post Daily Tracking polls:
A Slim Edge Opens for Obama As the Closest Contest Concludes (full pdf here)
Leadership Ratings Help Obama; 50 Percent Approval, Not So Much (full pdf here)
Romney Rises in Favorability; Obama's Pushback is Intesity (full pdf here)
55% "Wrong Track" Matches 2004; A Difficulty for Obama, but Survivable (full pdf here)
Romney Leads in Confidence on Recovery – But Obama Escapes Most Economic Blame (full pdf here)
October 2012
ABC News/Washington Post Daily Tracking polls:
Storm Response Earns Obama Praise Amid the Election's Deadlock Drama (full pdf here)
Tighter Gender Gap, Sharper Partisanship – But No Change in the Bottom Line (full pdf here)
Edge on the Middle Class Helps Obama Counterpunch (full pdf here)
2012 Presidential Race Is its Own Perfect Storm (full pdf here)
Even Split on Economic Plans Marks a So-Close 2012 Contest (full pdf here)
Obama, Romney Tie in Voter Outreach, a Closer Ground Game Than in '08 (full pdf here)
Romney Hits the 50 Percent Mark, with a Clear Edge on the Economy (full pdf here)
Romney Takes Lead on Economy; White Men are the Movers (full pdf here)
Romney Ekes Out Bragging Rights; For Obama, Approval Slips Below 50% (full pdf here)
Debate Ahead, Romney Gains on Int'l Afffairs – But Continues to Lag on Economic Priorities (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Enthusiasm Rises for Romney; Obama Has a 'Right-Track' Retort (full pdf here)
Married Women Lead the Way in End-of-Life Discussions (full pdf here)
Obama Leads on Expectations – But the Race Itself Stays Close (full pdf here)
Blog post:
Election 2012: No Fun for the Middle (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
In the Battle of the Spouses, Romney's Up, But Obama Leads (full pdf here)
A Popularity High for Romney – but Ditto for Obama (full pdf here)
Lackluster Popularity Dogs the Political Parties (full pdf here)
September 2012
Blog post:
Before the Debates: A Polling Review (full pdf here)
Persuadable Voters (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Criticism of Romney's Campaign Grows; Six in 10 Rate His Efforts Negatively (full pdf here)
Obama Resurfaces in Favorability, Re-opening the Popularity Gap (full pdf here)
Obama's Popularity Dips Underwater; For Romney, a Faint Favorability Bounce (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Super PAC Spending: Who's Helped? (full pdf here)
Obama Gains a Convention Boost – But Not Among Likely Voters (full pdf here)
August 2012
Blog post:
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Low Favorability Trails Romney Up to the Convention Dais (full pdf here)
Ryan Stalls on Popularity But Biden Does No Better (full pdf here)
Near-Even Split on Ryan – But With Positive Movement (full pdf here)
Romney's Popularity Stays Low, Obama's is Better, but with Challenges (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Solid Chances, Serious Challenges Greet Romney at his Convention (full pdf here)
July 2012
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Obama's Weak, Romney's Weaker in Campaign Performance Ratings (full pdf here)
Public Divides on ACA Ruling, But Romney's Plans Fall Shorter (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Race, Religion and Politics: A Look at the Election Impacts (full pdf here)
Dead Heat in Vote Preferences Presages an Epic Battle Ahead (full pdf here)
June 2012
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Health Care Law Lacks Support - But So Does the Status Quo (full pdf here)
Summer Vacation Perennial: The Mountains or the Beach? (full pdf here)
A Chilly Reception from Independents on Obama's Plans for the Economy (full pdf here)
In VP Ratings, Bush is Weak in the Middle, Portman on the Right; Rubio Betters Both (full pdf here)
Exit poll analysis:
Wisconsin Recall Election: Walker Wins, But Obama Bests Romney in Wisconsin
May 2012
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
In Ratings on Economic Interests the 2012 Battle Lines are Drawn (full pdf here)
Most Call High School Off-Limits in Evaluating Candidate Character (full pdf here)
Strong Support for Gay Marriage Now Exceeds Strong Opposition (full pdf here)
Prosperity Shortfall Puts Obama at Risk; But Romney's Not Yet Seized the Day (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Romney Rebounds Among Women, While Obama's Favorability Slips (full pdf here)
Views on Two Romney Policy Proposals Underscore the Candidates' Challenges (full pdf here)
Obama and Gay Marriage: Opinions Divide, and Sharply (full pdf here)
Mixed Views on Three Key Issues Mark Obama's Campaign Challenges (full pdf here)
April 2012
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Baseball Leads, B-ball's Runner-up, While Hockey and NASCAR Lag (full pdf here)
Michelle Obama, Ann Romney, Hillary Clinton: In Personal Popularity the Women Rule (full pdf here)
A Record Shortfall in Personal Popularity Challenges Romney in the Race Ahead (full pdf here)
Searching for the King of Tech? In Popularity, Google Lays Claim (full pdf here)
Blog posts:
Working Moms: The Data and the Politics
Santorum's Suspension: By the Numbers
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Romney Solidifies His GOP Position, But Head-to-Head, Women Boost Obama (full pdf here)
Tea Party Movement Looks Stalled; Half Like it Less as They Hear More (full pdf here)
Afghan War Support Hits a New Low; Many Urge Mental-Health Checks (full pdf here)
New Low in Support for Health Law; Half Expect Justices to Go Political (full pdf here)
Racial Divisions Define Opinions on the Trayvon Martin Shooting (full pdf here)
Gas Prices Take Less of a Toll; Let's See What $4.00 Does (full pdf here)
Exit poll analysis:
Wisconsin and Maryland: Romney Leans on Wisconsin's Well-Off
March 2012
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Record Number See Romney Negatively; Obama Outpaces Him in Popularity (full pdf here)
For Santorum, a High in the GOP; for Gingrich: Trouble with Women (full pdf here)
Romney Rebounds Among Conservatives, But Gop Contenders All Stay Underwater (full pdf here)
Blog posts:
Romney's Republican Doubters: Is it Religion or Ideology?
Romney's Win in Illinois: How Broadly Based?
Religion, Race and Romney's Road Ahead
Gingrich: The Santorum Siphon?
Exit poll analyses:
Louisiana: Strong Conservatives, Religious Voters Send Santorum Soaring
Illinois: Better-Off, Better Educated Voters Boost Romney in Illinois
Alabama and Mississippi: Doubts on Romney's Conservatism Help Santorum in the South
Super Tuesday: Theme Song: Can't Buy Me Love?
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
As Health Care Law's Trial Approaches, Two-Thirds Say Ditch Individual Mandate (full pdf here)
Link Between Religion and Politics is More Prevalent in GOP Primaries (full pdf here)
Concerns About Broader War Dampens Support for Iran Attack (full pdf here)
Seven in 10 Would Send Super PACs Packing (full pdf here)
Election Expectations Move Obama's Way; Yet Rising Gas Prices Fuel GOP Pushback (full pdf here)
Six in 10 Criticize War in Afghanistan; Most Favor Abondoning Training Mission (full pdf here)
February 2012
Entrance and exit poll analyses:
Michigan and Arizona: Seniors and the Wealthy Save Michigan for Romney
Nevada: Nevada's Romney Romp
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
New Lows Among Conservatives Mark Romney's Popularity Problem (full pdf here)
Santorum, Romney Even in Popularity While Gingrich Fades to a New Low (full pdf here)
Santorum's Favorability Advances, Matches Romney Among Republicans (full pdf here)
Poll Marks Challenges in U.S.-China Relations (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Economic Gains, Questions on Romney Boost Obama's Prospects for November (full pdf here)
Frustration Index: Still Hot in the Kitchen (full pdf here)
Drones, Gitmo and Drawdown Give Obama Foreign Policy Cred (full pdf here)
Split Opinion on Tax Proposals; The Issue: Whose Ox is Gored (full pdf here)
January 2012
Exit poll analyses:
Florida: Romney Basks in Florida, Strong Conservatives Aside
South Carolina: Newt's Turn to Shine; Credit the Debates
New Hampshire: New Hampshire Is Romney's; What Says S.C.?
Iowa: Iowa Mash-Up Settles Nothing
Blog post:
State of the Union backgrounder
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Gingrich Consulting Draws Skepticism; Romney's Background, a Divided View (full pdf here)
Sharp Swings in Political Popularity As the Wild Ride of 2012 Continues (full pdf here)
Romney's Favorability Surpasses Santorum, Paul (full pdf here)
Personal Optimism Prevails; Globally and Nationally, Less So (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Congress Hits a New Low in Approval; Obama Opens Election Year Under 50% (full pdf here)
Riding Electability & Expectations, Romney Rolls to 35 Percent Support (full pdf here)
Economic Sentiment Stirs; Does it Change the Dynamic? (full pdf here)
Nearly Half Call it Time for a Third Party; The Question: Whether They'd Support it (full pdf here)
December 2011
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Obama Approval Rebounds as Congress Tanks (full pdf here)
Gingrich, Romney Go to a Tie; More See Obama as Competitive (full pdf here)
Iowa Conservatives Rally to Gingrich, Citing Experience, "Core GOP Values" (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Third-Party Challenges For Paul, Trump, Bloomberg (full pdf here)
Unfavorable Views of Obama Reach a High, Although Gingrich Trails in Popularity (full pdf here)
November 2011
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Gingrich, Romney Outstrip Paul in Popularity Within the GOP (full pdf here)
Turkeys Popular; Congress Not (full pdf here)
In Basic Popularity, it's Opportunity: Gingrich (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Anger at Government Hits a New Peak, Marking Battle Lines in the 2012 Election (full pdf here)
The Question for Romney: Is Electability Enough? (full pdf here)
Six in 10 Support Policies Addressing Income Inequality (full pdf here)
Cain Shows Initial Resilience in the Face of Controversy (full pdf here)
Hot and Bothered, Frustration Remains High (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Harassment Scandal: Is it the Cain Mutiny? (full pdf here)
One in Four U.S. Women Reports Workplace Harassment (full pdf here)
October 2011
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Flat Tax Outpaces 9-9-9, Notably Among Strong Conservatives (full pdf here)
Cain, Pulling in Strong Conservatives, Matches Romney in Favorablity (full pdf here)
Seven in 10 See Wall Street Negatively (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Obama Seen as Underdog - But Against Whom? (full pdf here)
Obama Gains on Jobs, Congress Hits New Low (full pdf here)
Majority Expects Obama to Lose Re-election (full pdf here)
September 2011
ABC News/Washington Post Favorability Project:
Sharp Divisions on Bachmann and Paul (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Summer of Discontent Slams Obama - And Congressional Republicans to Boot (full pdf here)
Republican Satisfaction Grows, But So Do Ideological Battle Lines (full pdf here)
In Advance of 9/11 Anniversary, a Sense of Security Rebounds (full pdf here)
July 2011
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Spurred by Washington's Wrangles, Dissatisfaction Hits a 19-Year-High (full pdf here)
Obama/Romney on a See-Saw, with Challenges for the GOP Frontrunner (full pdf here)
Advantage on the Middle Class Helps Keep Obama Afloat (full pdf here)
From Lifestyles to Political Discontent, Economic Woes Take Their Toll (full pdf here)
June 2011
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Romney, Palin See Boost; Obama Vulnerable (full pdf here)
Republicans Gain on Deficit, Economy; But Trust in 'Neither' Hits a 25-Year High (full pdf here)
GOP Voting Factors: Look Out for Marital Infidelity (full pdf here)
Criticism of War Eases, but Still a Majority; Three-Quarters Want Substantial Withdrawal (full pdf here)
Nearly Six in 10 Support Involvement in Libya (full pdf here)
Obama's Goods and Bads (full pdf here)
April 2011
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
2012 Election Preview: Obama Struggles, GOP Too (full pdf here)
Opposition to Medicare Cuts Shows Risk to Republicans (full pdf here)
Gas Prices Slam Drivers - and Obama (full pdf here)
On Libya, Criticism of Obama (full pdf here)
Opposition to Nuclear Power Spikes (full pdf here)
March 2011
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Confidence in Government Falls (full pdf here)
Support for Gay Marriage Reaches a Milestone (full pdf here)
State Budgets vs. Social Security: Find the Real Third Rail (full pdf here)
Three-quarters Back Women in Combat Roles (full pdf here)
Palin's Favorability Declines (full pdf here)
Support for Libyan No-Flight Zone Comes with Questions (full pdf here)
January 2011
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
GOP War Horses Lead the 2012 Parade (full pdf here)
Friend or Foe? Americans See Threat in China's Economic Strength (full pdf here)
Criticisms of Health Care Resonate - But Repeal is Another Matter (full pdf here)
Obama Approval Moves Ahead, Though Challenges Remain (full pdf here)
Obama Lauded on Response to Tucson; More See Chance of Political Conciliation (full pdf here)
December 2010
ABC News/Yahoo! News poll: Quack Check: Lame-Duck Legislation Proves Popular (full pdf here)
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Assessment of Afghanistan War Sours (full pdf here)
Persistent Economic Discontent Casts Continuing Political Pall (full pdf here)
Broad Backing for Obama-GOP Tax Deal (full pdf here)
ABC/BBC/ARD/Washington Post poll: Afghanistan - Where Things Stand (full pdf here)
November 2010
ABC News/Washington Post poll: Airport Security (full pdf here)
ABC News/Yahoo! News poll: Gridlock
2010 Exit Poll Analysis: The Political Price of Economic Pain
October 2010
ABC News/Washington Post poll: "Change" 2010-Style Turns the Political Screw
ABC News/Yahoo! News polls:
Optimism in U.S. System Hits a 30-Year Low
Tea Party Seizes the Mantle of Change
Anger Fuels Republican Advantage
After the Party, Where Goes the Tea?
ABC News/Washington Post poll: GOP Advantage Eases, Still Large, as Economic Optimism Shows a Pulse
September 2010
ABC News/Yahoo! News poll: Politics, Economy and the American Dream
ABC News/Washington Post poll:
Revolt Against the Status Quo Gives GOP a Record Lead
