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Romney's Debate Bounce Short-Lived

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that Mitt Romney's post-debate bounce appears to have faded quickly. He also discusses Gallup's first likely voter results.

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Women Worldwide Less Confident Than Men in Elections

Women worldwide are less confident than men in the honesty of elections, with the divide most evident in high-income countries. Women are also less confident than men in most countries classified as...

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The Not-So-High Stakes of the VP Debate

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that vice presidential debates have historically not had much effect on the U.S. presidential race.

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Voters Equally Favorable to Romney, Obama

Registered voters' favorable ratings of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are generally similar heading into the second presidential debate Tuesday night. Voters' opinions of both candidates have changed...

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Obama Has Lost More Support Among Men Than Women vs. 2008

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that President Barack Obama's support among men has declined more than his support among women compared with 2008.

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Viewers Deem Obama Winner of Third Debate, 56% to 33%

Americans who watched the third presidential debate say Barack Obama did a better job than Mitt Romney, by 56% to 33%. Americans are split in their views of who did the better job overall in all three...

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Americans Still Give Obama Better Odds to Win Election

A majority of Americans still view President Barack Obama as the favorite to win re-election in the 2012 presidential race. Previous predictions of the outcomes of presidential elections have generally...

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Malians' Faith in Their Government Plummeted in 2012

Malians' views of their government soured and they became increasingly weary of mixing religion and politics in the months before France launched a military offensive in the country.

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Americans Want Term Limits, End to Electoral College

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that 75% of Americans say they would vote for a law that would limit the number of terms that members of Congress and the U.S. Senate can serve. He also...

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Special Briefing: Chavez's Legacy and Venezuela's Future

Gallup data collected in Venezuela and worldwide since 2006 provide insights into how people felt about the late Hugo Chavez and the state of the country he left behind and what these findings might...

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Americans in Favor of National Referenda on Key Issues

In the U.S., 68% favor national referenda on key issues if enough voters sign a petition to hold one. A majority also favors other political reforms including shorter presidential campaigns and a...

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Egyptians' Views of Government Crashed Before Overthrow

Weeks before former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi was deposed, Egyptians' confidence in their government plummeted, as did their confidence in the honesty of elections in the country.

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Georgian President Saakashvili Exits With Few Fans

Georgians support the ruling Georgian Dream party ahead of the presidential election, while President Mikheil Saakashvili ends his term with the lowest approval ratings on record. Georgians feel freer...

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Egyptians' Approval of Leadership Multifaceted

As Egyptians vote on a new constitution, Gallup data collected just before President Mohamed Morsi was deposed highlight the factors that contributed to Egyptians' disillusionment with his presidency.

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Record Low Say Own Representative Deserves Re-Election

Record-low percentages of registered voters say their own representative in Congress deserves re-election (46%) or most members of Congress do (17%). These low numbers may predict a "wave" election, or...

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In U.S., Record Low Believe Their Congressperson Deserves to Be Re-Elected

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Americans' Views of Romney Little Changed Since Election

Amid discussions of a potential third presidential run, Mitt Romney's image among Americans has changed little since he lost the 2012 election. Americans remain divided in their views of Romney, with...

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Venezuelans Saw Political Instability Before Protests

Even before protests in February, a majority (53%) of Venezuelans said their country was politically unstable. One-third of Venezuelans approved of President Nicolas Maduro as confidence in major...

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Most Afghans Lack Confidence in Elections

As Afghans prepare to choose their next president this weekend, their confidence in the country's electoral process is noticeably lower than it was in 2009. Fewer than one in five Afghans are confident...

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Economy Major Issue Ahead of Election in India

The economy will be a significant issue in India's election, which begins Monday. More than one in three Indians think the economy is getting worse -- a record high.

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