Topic: Frank Newport

Peter King hearing shows 'sharply polarized' attitudes toward Islam

Americans who are older, conservative in their religion and politics, and Republican are more likely to be wary of Muslims in this country, according to polls conducted before Rep. Peter King's hearing on 'radicalization' among American Muslims.

2012 battleground states look a lot like the ones of '08, only redder

Obama's state-by-state Gallup job approval ratings are one way to gauge competitive hot spots in 2012 election. Of five likely battleground states, four now have GOP governors. Their performance could be crucial.

Tax-cut deal barely dents Obama’s high support among liberals

Despite the anger expressed by House Democrats over Obama's tax-cut deal with Republicans, polls show his support among liberals is still very high and has dipped only slightly.

Health-care reform in GOP cross hairs

Republicans plan an all-out assault on the new health-care reform law, which they see as the biggest symbol of over-reach by Democrats. President Obama's veto pen is the first defense.

Health-care reform: After big GOP gains, will it be repealed?

Health-care reform is in the cross hairs of House Republicans, who are regaining control of the House. They vow to repeal or dismantle the legislation.

Need to get voters excited? Call Bill Clinton, not Obama.

A Gallup poll suggests that both Democrats and independents are more likely to be enthusiastic about a campaign visit from former President Bill Clinton than from President Obama.

Shocker: Republicans overwhelmingly white

Republicans are much more likely to be 'highly religious whites' than are Democrats or independents, Gallup data show.

Which way, America, on healthcare bill vote?

Americans are 'jamming the phone lines' to Capitol Hill as Congress takes up a monolithic healthcare bill this weekend. It’s as close as Washington gets to a political earthquake.

Why Americans oppose the healthcare reform bill

Many say the healthcare reform bill will help only the poor and uninsured. Americans' inability to make sense of it is causing them to respond negatively or to retreat to familiar partisan positions, poll and political analysts say.

After White House blast, Gallup defends its poll results on Obama

Most gun owners think Obama wants to take away their weapons

A new Gallup poll shows most Americans around the country - especially Republicans - believe Obama wants to take away their guns.

Gallup Poll: GOP gaining on Dems for control of Congress

Forty-six percent of voters still prefer a Democratic candidate, compared with 44 who'd go for a Republican, Gallup says. But the Dems' margin was bigger in July.

Obama faces critical decision on how to proceed in Afghanistan

There’s debate within his own administration over sending more troops to Afghanistan at a time when casualties mount and many Americans grow weary of the war.

Gallup: Obama strong, but gay marriage, big gov't could be tricky

Lawmakers assert their role in working with Obama

Democrats (not to mention Republicans) won’t roll over on economic recovery.

Washington 'power couple' takes on race

William and Janet Cohen want to use their experience as a mixed-race couple to start an open discussion on race in America.

Congress frets as its ratings plummet

Poll: Only 12 percent of Americans have much confidence in the legislative branch, a record low.

Congress frets as its ratings plummet

Poll: Only 12 percent of Americans have much confidence in the legislative branch, a record low.

Congress wary of oil-market speculation

After a failed effort to boost taxes on oil companies, lawmakers turn attention to role of speculators in driving up oil prices.

McCain courts blue-collar Democrats

His lead strategist says if McCain were to get 20 percent of these voters he will win.