December 2012

ABC News/Washington Post poll:

Despite Hints of Recovery, Optimism’s Scarce for the Yeah Ahead (full pdf here)

Fixing the GOP: Party Like It’s 1949 (full pdf here)

Few Back U.S. Military Role in Syria – But Support Jumps in Specific Cases (full pdf here)

Obama Holds Most Cards in Cliff Talks, But With No Mandate – and Risks Aplenty (full pdf here)

Many See Societal Issues in CT Shootings; Most Back Ban on High-Capacity Clips (full pdf here)

 

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

Obama Tops Boehner on Budget Talks, With Much Broader Support (full pdf here)

Hillary Clinton Wins High Popularity, Majority Support for a 2016 Bid (full pdf here)

November 2012

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

Among Cliff-Avoidance Options Most Favor Targeting the Wealthy (full pdf here)

Petraeus’ Image Takes a Hit; Split Views on the FBI’s Approach (full pdf here)

Majority Supports Path to Citizenship; Greater Division on Other Social Issues (full pdf here)

2012 ABC News Exit Poll Analysis:

A Draw on the Economy, a Win on Empathy – and the Face of a Changing Nation

ABC News/Washington Post Daily Tracking polls:

A Slim Edge Opens for Obama As the Closest Contest Concludes (full pdf here)

Leadership Ratings Help Obama; 50 Percent Approval, Not So Much (full pdf here)

Romney Rises in Favorability; Obama’s Pushback is Intesity (full pdf here)

55% “Wrong Track” Matches 2004; A Difficulty for Obama, but Survivable (full pdf here)

Romney Leads in Confidence on Recovery – But Obama Escapes Most Economic Blame (full pdf here)

 

October 2012

ABC News/Washington Post Daily Tracking polls:

Storm Response Earns Obama Praise Amid the Election’s Deadlock Drama (full pdf here)

Tighter Gender Gap, Sharper Partisanship – But No Change in the Bottom Line (full pdf here)

Edge on the Middle Class Helps Obama Counterpunch (full pdf here)

2012 Presidential Race Is its Own Perfect Storm (full pdf here)

Even Split on Economic Plans Marks a So-Close 2012 Contest (full pdf here)

Obama, Romney Tie in Voter Outreach, a Closer Ground Game Than in ’08 (full pdf here)

Romney Hits the 50 Percent Mark, with a Clear Edge on the Economy (full pdf here)

Romney Takes Lead on Economy; White Men are the Movers (full pdf here)

Romney Ekes Out Bragging Rights; For Obama, Approval Slips Below 50% (full pdf here)

Debate Ahead, Romney Gains on Int’l Afffairs – But Continues to Lag on Economic Priorities (full pdf here)

 

ABC News/Washington Post poll:

Enthusiasm Rises for Romney; Obama Has a ‘Right-Track’ Retort (full pdf here)

Married Women Lead the Way in End-of-Life Discussions (full pdf here)

Obama Leads on Expectations – But the Race Itself Stays Close (full pdf here)

 

Blog post:

Election 2012: No Fun for the Middle (full pdf here)

 

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

In the Battle of the Spouses, Romney’s Up, But Obama Leads (full pdf here)

A Popularity High for Romney – but Ditto for Obama (full pdf here)

Lackluster Popularity Dogs the Political Parties (full pdf here)

September 2012

Blog post:

Before the Debates: A Polling Review (full pdf here)

Persuadable Voters (full pdf here)

 

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

Criticism of Romney’s Campaign Grows; Six in 10 Rate His Efforts Negatively (full pdf here)

Obama Resurfaces in Favorability, Re-opening the Popularity Gap (full pdf here)

Obama’s Popularity Dips Underwater; For Romney, a Faint Favorability Bounce (full pdf here)

 

ABC News/Washington Post poll:

Super PAC Spending: Who’s Helped? (full pdf here)

Obama Gains a Convention Boost – But Not Among Likely Voters (full pdf here)

August 2012

Blog post:

Persuadable Voters

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

Low Favorability Trails Romney Up to the Convention Dais (full pdf here)

Ryan Stalls on Popularity But Biden Does No Better (full pdf here)

Near-Even Split on Ryan – But With Positive Movement (full pdf here)

Romney’s Popularity Stays Low, Obama’s is Better, but with Challenges (full pdf here)

 

ABC News/Washington Post poll:

Solid Chances, Serious Challenges Greet Romney at his Convention (full pdf here)

July 2012

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

Obama’s Weak, Romney’s Weaker in Campaign Performance Ratings (full pdf here)

Public Divides on ACA Ruling, But Romney’s Plans Fall Shorter (full pdf here)

 

ABC News/Washington Post poll:

Race, Religion and Politics: A Look at the Election Impacts (full pdf here)

Dead Heat in Vote Preferences Presages an Epic Battle Ahead (full pdf here)

June 2012

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

Health Care Law Lacks Support – But So Does the Status Quo (full pdf here)

Summer Vacation Perennial: The Mountains or the Beach? (full pdf here)

A Chilly Reception from Independents on Obama’s Plans for the Economy (full pdf here)

In VP Ratings, Bush is Weak in the Middle, Portman on the Right; Rubio Betters Both (full pdf here)

 

Exit poll analysis:

Wisconsin Recall Election: Walker Wins, But Obama Bests Romney in Wisconsin

May 2012

ABC News/Washington Post poll:

In Ratings on Economic Interests the 2012 Battle Lines are Drawn (full pdf here)

Most Call High School Off-Limits in Evaluating Candidate Character (full pdf here)

Strong Support for Gay Marriage Now Exceeds Strong Opposition (full pdf here)

Prosperity Shortfall Puts Obama at Risk; But Romney’s Not Yet Seized the Day (full pdf here)

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

Romney Rebounds Among Women, While Obama’s Favorability Slips (full pdf here)

Views on Two Romney Policy Proposals Underscore the Candidates’ Challenges (full pdf here)

Obama and Gay Marriage: Opinions Divide, and Sharply (full pdf here)

Mixed Views on Three Key Issues Mark Obama’s Campaign Challenges (full pdf here)

April 2012

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

Baseball Leads, B-ball’s Runner-up, While Hockey and NASCAR Lag (full pdf here)

Michelle Obama, Ann Romney, Hillary Clinton: In Personal Popularity the Women Rule (full pdf here)

A Record Shortfall in Personal Popularity Challenges Romney in the Race Ahead (full pdf here)

Searching for the King of Tech? In Popularity, Google Lays Claim (full pdf here)

 

Blog posts:

Working Moms: The Data and the Politics

Santorum’s Suspension: By the Numbers

 

ABC News/Washington Post poll:

Romney Solidifies His GOP Position, But Head-to-Head, Women Boost Obama (full pdf here)

Tea Party Movement Looks Stalled; Half Like it Less as They Hear More (full pdf here)

Afghan War Support Hits a New Low; Many Urge Mental-Health Checks (full pdf here)

New Low in Support for Health Law; Half Expect Justices to Go Political (full pdf here)

Racial Divisions Define Opinions on the Trayvon Martin Shooting (full pdf here)

Gas Prices Take Less of a Toll; Let’s See What $4.00 Does (full pdf here)

 

Exit poll analysis:

Wisconsin and Maryland: Romney Leans on Wisconsin’s Well-Off

March 2012

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

Record Number See Romney Negatively; Obama Outpaces Him in Popularity (full pdf here)

For Santorum, a High in the GOP; for Gingrich: Trouble with Women (full pdf here)

Romney Rebounds Among Conservatives, But Gop Contenders All Stay Underwater (full pdf here)

 

Blog posts:

Romney’s Republican Doubters: Is it Religion or Ideology?

Romney’s Win in Illinois: How Broadly Based?

Religion, Race and Romney’s Road Ahead

Gingrich: The Santorum Siphon?

 

Exit poll analyses:

Louisiana: Strong Conservatives, Religious Voters Send Santorum Soaring

Illinois: Better-Off, Better Educated Voters Boost Romney in Illinois

Alabama and Mississippi: Doubts on Romney’s Conservatism Help Santorum in the South

Super Tuesday: Theme Song: Can’t Buy Me Love?

 

ABC News/Washington Post poll:

As Health Care Law’s Trial Approaches, Two-Thirds Say Ditch Individual Mandate (full pdf here)

Link Between Religion and Politics is More Prevalent in GOP Primaries (full pdf here)

Concerns About Broader War Dampens Support for Iran Attack (full pdf here)

Seven in 10 Would Send Super PACs Packing  (full pdf here)

Election Expectations Move Obama’s Way; Yet Rising Gas Prices Fuel GOP Pushback (full pdf here)

Six in 10 Criticize War in Afghanistan; Most Favor Abondoning Training Mission (full pdf here)

February 2012

Entrance and exit poll analyses:

Michigan and Arizona: Seniors and the Wealthy Save Michigan for Romney

Nevada: Nevada’s a Romney Romp

ABC News/Washington Post polls:

New Lows Among Conservatives Mark Romney’s Popularity Problem (full pdf here)

Santorum, Romney Even in Popularity While Gingrich Fades to a New Low (full pdf here)

Santorum’s Favorability Advances, Matches Romney Among Republicans (full pdf here)

Poll Marks Challenges in U.S.-China Relations (full pdf here)

 

ABC News/Washington Post poll:

Economic Gains, Questions on Romney Boost Obama’s Prospects for November (full pdf here)

Frustration Index: Still Hot in the Kitchen (full pdf here)

Drones, Gitmo and Drawdown Give Obama Foreign Policy Cred (full pdf here)

Split Opinion on Tax Proposals; The Issue: Whose Ox is Gored (full pdf here)