Four in 10 Americans do not know that Mitt Romney is a Mormon
June 21, 2012
Mitt Romney faces the same level of prejudice against his religion as his father George Romney did in 1967, with 18% of Americans saying they would not vote for a well-qualified presidential candidate who is a Mormon.
Long-term decline in TV news seen more sharply among Republicans and independents
June 20, 2012
Aside from the presidency, the U.S. societal institutions sparking the most divergent reactions from Republicans and Democrats are big business, organized labor, and the police. Both groups have lost confidence in public schools.
Confidence also at new lows for organized religion, banks, and TV news
June 20, 2012
Americans express record-low confidence in public schools, organized religion, banks, and television news this year. Among 16 institutions rated, Americans continue to be most confident in the military and least in Congress.
Rubio is viewed more favorably than unfavorably, while Portman's image is mixed
June 19, 2012
Sens. Marco Rubio and Rob Portman, two possible GOP vice presidential candidates, are unknown to over half of Americans. Among those with an opinion, Rubio is viewed more favorably than unfavorably, while Portman's image is mixed.
Sixty-six percent say it is a good thing for U.S., highest since 2006
June 16, 2012
Americans are as positive about immigration as they have been for at least six years. Sixty-six percent say immigration is a good thing for the U.S., and now more say immigration levels should be maintained rather than decreased.
Romney voters especially likely to mention economy
June 14, 2012
Americans are most likely to cite President Obama's performance or the economy as reasons they are voting for their preferred presidential candidate this year. Those factors are more salient to voters now than in recent elections.
More than two-thirds (68%) of Americans say former President George W. Bush deserves a great deal or a moderate amount of blame for the nation's economic woes -- substantially more than the 52% who say the same about President Obama.
Economy, unemployment still viewed as most important problems
June 13, 2012
Twenty percent of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., down slightly compared with recent months. The economy and unemployment continue to rank as the most important problems facing the country.
Support down five points since 2008 among all voters, but more among key 2008 white supporters
June 12, 2012
U.S. voters' support for Barack Obama is five points below what it was the month before the 2008 election, 46% vs. 51%. But some of his strongest white supporters, such as young adults and the lower-income, show even bigger declines.
