2009 Survey Reports
November 19, 2009
Abortion Plays Small Role in Health Reform Opposition
Though Most Oppose Public Funding
November 18, 2009
Modest Rise in Concern About Islamic Extremism
Post-Fort Hood
November 16, 2009
Faith-Based Programs Still Popular, Less Visible
Church-State Concerns Persist
November 11, 2009
A Year Out, Widespread Anti-Incumbent Sentiment
Obama's Afghanistan Rating Declines
October 22, 2009
Fewer Americans See Solid Evidence of Global Warming
Modest Support for "Cap and Trade" Policy
October 14, 2009
Well Known:Public Option, Sonia Sotomayor
Little Known: Cap and Trade, Max Baucus
Pew Research News IQ Quiz
October 9, 2009
Majority Continues to Support Civil Unions
Most Still Oppose Same-Sex Marriage
October 8, 2009
Mixed Views of Economic Policies and Health Care Reform Persist
Support for Health Care Principles, Opposition to Package
October 6, 2009
Most Would Use Force to Stop Iranian Nukes
Support for Talks and Sanctions, Skepticism They Will Work
October 1, 2009
Support For Abortion Slips
Issue Ranks Lower on the Agenda
September 22, 2009
Public Support for Afghan Mission Slips
But Most See Possible Taliban Takeover as Major Threat
September 17, 2009
Obama Approval Ratings Steady, Personal Image Remains Positive
Most Continue to Say He Brings "New Approach" to Politics
September 13, 2009
Press Accuracy Rating Hits Two Decade Low
Public Evaluations of the News Media: 1985-2009
September 9, 2009
Muslims Widely Seen As Facing Discrimination
Views of Religious Similarities and Differences
September 2, 2009
Congressional Favorability at 24-Year Low
Midterm Voting Intentions Evenly Divided
August 19, 2009
More See White House and GOP Leaders at Odds
Democratic Favorable Ratings Slide
August 11, 2009
Budget Woes Take Toll on Views of State Governments
July 30, 2009
Obama's Ratings Slide Across the Board
The Economy, Health Care Reform and Gates Grease the Skids
July 9, 2009
Public Praises Science; Scientists Fault Public, Media
Scientific Achievements Less Prominent Than a Decade Ago
June 24, 2009
Romney's Image Improves; Palin Well Regarded by Republican Base
Favorability of Leading Republicans
June 19, 2009
Public More Optimistic About the Economy, But Still Reluctant to Spend
June 18, 2009
Obama's Ratings Remain High Despite Some Policy Concerns
Health Care Views Similar to '93, But Fewer Favor Rebuilding System
May 21, 2009
Independents Take Center Stage in Obama Era
Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes: 1987-2009
April 30, 2009
Public Takes Conservative Turn on Gun Control, Abortion
Americans Now Divided Over Both Issues
April 28, 2009
Support for Free Trade Recovers Despite Recession
April 23, 2009
Obama at 100 Days: Strong Job Approval, Even Higher Personal Ratings
Better Ratings for Foreign Policy than Domestic Issues
April 23, 2009
Public Remains Divided Over Use of Torture
April 8, 2009
Partisan Bickering Is Back, Says Public
Obama's Ratings Hold Steady, Trip Well-Received
April 2, 2009
Public Knows Basic Facts About Financial Crisis
More Know Unemployment Rate than Dow Average
March 25, 2009
Americans Favor Carbon Cap, Gays in the Military and Renewing U.S.-Cuba Ties
Policy Update
March 19, 2009
Support For Health Care Overhaul, But It's Not 1993
Stable Views of Stem Cell Research
March 16, 2009
Obama's Approval Rating Slips Amid Division Over Economic Proposals
GOP Congressional Leaders' Ratings Hit New Low - 28%
February 18, 2009
Obama Faces Familiar Divisions Over Anti-Terror Policies
No Change in Views of Torture, Warrantless Wiretaps
February 12, 2009
As Jobs Crisis Spreads, Worries Climb the Economic Ladder
More Workers Anticipate Pay Cuts, Layoffs
February 9, 2009
Support for Stimulus Plan Slips, But Obama Rides High
92% View Obama as Good Communicator
January 22, 2009
Economy, Jobs Trump All Other Policy Priorities In 2009
Environment, Immigration, Health Care Slip Down the List
January 15, 2009
Strong Confidence in Obama - Country Seen As Less Politically Divided
America's Pre-Inauguration Mood
January 13, 2009
Modest Backing For Israel in Gaza Crisis
No Desire for Greater U.S. Role in Resolving Conflict
January 7, 2009
Gains Seen On Minority Discrimination - But Little Else
Americans Assess Progress on National Problems
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