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June 18, 2009

Obama's Ratings Remain High Despite Some Policy Concerns

Health Care Views Similar to '93, But Fewer Favor Rebuilding System

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June 24, 2009

Romney's Image Improves; Palin Well Regarded by Republican Base

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May 21, 2009

Independents Take Center Stage in Obama Era

Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2009

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April 30, 2009

Public Takes Conservative Turn on Gun Control, Abortion

Americans Now Divided Over Both Issues

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June 5, 2009

Gen Next Squeezed By Recession, But Most See Better Times Ahead

Young Are More Liberal in Views of Gov’t, Traditional Values

May 7, 2009

Top of the Mind Impressions of Obama

The New President ... In a Word

April 29, 2009

GOP Party Identification Slips Nationwide and in Pennsylvania

No Indication of Further Democratic Gains


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Barack Obama continues to enjoy strong job approval and personal favorability ratings. But while two-thirds are optimistic his policies will improve the economy, most say they have had no effect so far or that it is too soon to tell.

Favorability rating:%
FavorableBar72
UnfavorableBar25

Policies will improve economy:%
OptimisticBar65
PessimisticBar28

Policies making economy:%
BetterBar26
WorseBar16
No effect/too soonBar53