Read more polls stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/35106/polls.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 18:45:41 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73778/poll-grouchy-public-sticks-with-obama.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAmerica's mood has crashed hard after the euphoria that greeted Barack Obama's inauguration: A recent poll shows the country in a pessimistic funk as the president struggles to revive the economy and fight two wars abroad. But Americans haven't lost all faith in Obama: His approval stands at 54%, no...http://www.newser.com/story/73778/poll-grouchy-public-sticks-with-obama.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Nov 2009 4:49:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/67616/afghan-elections-a-setback-for-women.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFor women, Afghanistan's recent elections appear to have been more of a setback than a step forward. Early reports strongly suggest that voter turnout fell more sharply for women than for men in last week's polls. Election observers blame Taliban attacks, a dearth of female election workers, and the closure...http://www.newser.com/story/67616/afghan-elections-a-setback-for-women.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 24 Aug 2009 10:17:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/65561/dems-2010-prospects-start-to-dim.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThings looked rosy for the Democrats in January—but amid economic concerns and trouble for party governors, 2010 could be tougher than expected, Politico reports. Midterm elections typically favor the opposition, and “we don’t have the burden of Iraq as we did in 2006 and don’t have the economy on...http://www.newser.com/story/65561/dems-2010-prospects-start-to-dim.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 29 Jul 2009 9:16:31 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64930/obamas-poll-numbers-dive.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe public is rapidly losing faith in President Obama, new polls show. His overall approval rating is below 60%—a USA Today /Gallup poll gives him 55%, putting him 10th among the 12 post-World War II presidents after six months in office. A Public Trust Monitor/Politico survey finds 54% trust...http://www.newser.com/story/64930/obamas-poll-numbers-dive.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 21 Jul 2009 9:57:21 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63957/obamas-independent-support-wanes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThough his overall approval rating remains sturdy, President Obama is losing support among independents, particularly in swing states, polls show. “This is a huge sea change that is playing itself out in American politics,” says a Democratic pollster. Obama fell 6 points last week from the week before among independents,...http://www.newser.com/story/63957/obamas-independent-support-wanes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 09 Jul 2009 10:48:43 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/47757/most-caffeinated-american-cities.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTampa residents are the nation’s most caffeinated—and in the deepest denial about their addiction, reports Reuters. Though tops in ingesting caffeine-based pain relievers, "respondents in Tampa rank number one in saying they're least likely to be addicted to caffeine," said a rep for the company that commissioned the poll....http://www.newser.com/story/47757/most-caffeinated-american-cities.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 18 Jan 2009 5:13:56 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/45377/obamas-halo-undimmed-by-blago-poll.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Rod Blagojevich scandal has done little to dent Barack Obama’s approval ratings, according to ABC’s polling guru: More than three-quarters of those surveyed give his handling of the transition a thumbs-up. But just 51% say Obama has done enough to explain his team’s discussions with the disgraced governor, with...http://www.newser.com/story/45377/obamas-halo-undimmed-by-blago-poll.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 15 Dec 2008 13:27:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44191/5-predictors-in-georgia-runoff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIf Saxby Chambliss defeats Jim Martin in the Georgia Senate runoff today, Democratic hopes of a 60-seat majority will be dashed, Politico reports. Here are five things to look for as voters go again to the polls. Turnout: Martin's hopes ride on higher than average black participation, which happened Nov....http://www.newser.com/story/44191/5-predictors-in-georgia-runoff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 02 Dec 2008 13:31:26 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/41653/your-hour-by-hour-guide-to-election-night.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTonight’s election promises to end before bedtime, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be drama. Nate Silver breaks down which polls close when, and what to watch for. 6pm: Indiana and Kentucky: Usually these get called red right away, but this year Indiana is a toss-up. 7pm: Virginia, Georgia, and...http://www.newser.com/story/41653/your-hour-by-hour-guide-to-election-night.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 04 Nov 2008 12:28:46 CST