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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 ...

Football Remains Runaway Leader as Favorite Sport

Basketball’s popularity declining

December 29, 2008

Americans’ affinity for football remains strong, as 41% name it as their favorite sport to watch, more than three times the percentage naming any other. Baseball and basketball tie for second, but basketball’s standing has faded in recent years.More ...

Opinion Briefing: U.S.-Pakistan Policy

Nearly half (48%) of Pakistanis see U.S. missile strikes as ineffective

December 29, 2008

A recent Gallup Poll in Pakistan reveals nearly half of Pakistanis (48%) believe U.S. missile strikes are not an effective way to rid their country of the Taliban, and majorities (54%) now view U.S. military presence in Afghanistan and Asia as a threat.More ...

Obama, Hillary Clinton Share “Most Admired” Billing

Palin makes impressive showing as second most admired woman

December 26, 2008

Barack Obama is Americans’ Most Admired Man in 2008, a rare distinction for presidents-elect. Hillary Clinton repeats her performance as Most Admired Woman for the seventh straight year, while Sarah Palin makes a strong second place showing.More ...

In the U.S., Christmas Not Just for Christians

While 81% identify themselves as Christians, 93% celebrate Christmas

December 24, 2008

While 81% of Americans identify with a Christian faith, 93% of Americans interviewed in a recent Gallup Poll say they celebrate Christmas. Despite the economic recession, slightly more Americans expect this Christmas to be happier than usual than expect it to be less happy than usual.More ...

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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

Football Remains Runaway Leader as Favorite Sport

Basketball’s popularity declining

Opinion Briefing: U.S.-Pakistan Policy

Nearly half (48%) of Pakistanis see U.S. missile strikes as ineffective

Obama, Hillary Clinton Share “Most Admired” Billing

Palin makes impressive showing as second most admired woman

In the U.S., Christmas Not Just for Christians

While 81% identify themselves as Christians, 93% celebrate Christmas

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Consumer Confidence Remains Near Low Point for Year

Americans Believe Religion is Losing Clout

U.S. Investors Optimistic About Longer Term

Idea of Economic Depression Becoming Less Far-Fetched

About 40% of Americans Worrying About Money

Holiday Season Not Lifting U.S. Consumer Confidence

Automaker Woes Not a Major Factor in Car-Buying Decisions

Jobless, Bailout News Trigger Unhappiest Day So Far in 2008

No Evidence Bad Times Are Boosting Church Attendance

Republicans in Congress Less Popular Than Bush