June 2012

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

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 polls:

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 polls:

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 polls:

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 a Romney Romp

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

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

 

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

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 polls:

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 polls:

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 polls:

Obama’s Favorability Slips – But Perry, Romney Do No Better (full pdf here)

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)