Topic: GfK Group

As IPO nears, millions of users still opt out of Facebook

Even though many avoid the service, the 900 million users it does have are a key part of its value.

Facebook IPO: Who's resisting Facebook and why

Four of every 10 Americans are not on Facebook. Will more join or has US growth peaked? Facebook IPO investors want to know: Can the resisters be persuaded to join the social network?

Facebook privacy concerns may dampen IPO

A new poll says that only 13 percent of Facebook users trust the service, while GM has announced they are pulling ads from the website.

Facebook IPO: Half of Americans say Facebook is a fad (+video)

Facebook IPO or not, a new poll shows skepticism. Could 900 million users worldwide be wrong? Half of those polled say the Facebook IPO price is too high.

Is Obama the 'first gay president' as Newsweek proclaims?

Newsweek magazine's latest cover proclaims Barack Obama the 'first gay president'. He'd rather focus on the economy than his controversial new support for same-sex marriage. But that's a tough issue for him, as recent polls show.

New Obama video slams Romney as 'backwards' on gay marriage

The Obama 2012 campaign released a new video Thursday titled "Mitt Romney: Backwards on Equality." It criticizes Mitt Romney's position on gay marriage.

Republican debate: Romney fights to win against surging Santorum

Mitt Romney used Wednesday's Republican debate to go head-to-head with his leading challenger, Rick Santorum.

Was 2011 a good year? More Democrats than Republicans say 'yes.'

New AP-GfK poll finds a marked difference in how Republicans and Democrats view 2011 and prospects for 2012. Moreover, three-quarters of Democrats say Obama will be reelected, while three-quarters of Republicans say he won't. 

Romney changes strategy after poll shows campaign flagging

Republicans aren't buying Romney's chief argument: that his private-sector, outside-Washington background makes him a better candidate than does Gingrich's three decades in the capital. Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, also has been unable to persuade Republicans he's more conservative than Gingrich.

How Occupy Wall Street is testing the next US president

While it’s too early to predict how Occupy Wall Street will affect local elections, presidential candidates have begun to recalibrate their campaigns to address the movement's challenges.

Mitt Romney GOP front-runner but wouldn't beat Obama, says poll

Mitt Romney is ahead of Herman Cain, again. But in a head-to-head race with Barack Obama, Romney would lose, says a new AP-GFK poll

Tax refunds? Fewer. Taxes? Fair, poll says.

Tax refunds are expected by fewer Americans this year, according to an AP poll. A slight majority say their taxes are fair.

Medicare poll: Boomers worry Medicare won't last

Medicare won't be around for their entire retirement, 2 of 3 baby boomers tell AP poll.

End tax cuts for wealthy, but put Republicans in Congress, Americans say

A new poll shows a majority of Americans favor President Obama's plan to raise taxes on the rich. But by a 46 percent to 41 percent margin, people want Republicans steering the economy.

Majority of Americans don't approve Obama's handling of BP oil spill

The majority of Americans questioned in an AP-GfK poll don't approve of the way President Obama is handling the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

In Ohio, Obama says his policies have created jobs. Is that true?

Visiting a manufacturing plant in Youngstown, Ohio, President Obama said the $787 billion Recovery Act helped avert a possible depression. Critics – especially Republicans – aren't so sure.

How the world views Obama at one year

While Obama remains a ‘rock star’ in many countries, skeptics don’t see much tangible change in US policy.

New poll finds Obama has already rebuilt America's global brand

Barack Obama's election victory and global popularity have made the United States the world's most admired national "brand," a new survey finds.

Iraq attacks raise questions about US withdrawal

Violence reduced over the summer, but attacks surged in Baghdad and Ninewa Province and some US bases since American troops withdrew from the cities.

Schools say no knee-jerk flu closures this fall

More than 700 schools closed last year, but that may not be the best thing to do. Other steps are being urged to protect public health.

Obama channels FDR in prime time press conference