Latest findings in Economist/YouGov Poll

Americans in the latest Economist/YouGov Poll have a very clear view when it comes to the child abuse charges made again Penn State football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky: they think Penn State could — and should — have done more. Americans say that when Penn State acted — firing head coach Joe Paterno ...
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This week, the changing GOP contest for the Presidency has changed once again, into a tight three-way contest for the lead, and with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich with an edge. The latest Economist/YouGov Poll was conducted following the two most recent Republican debates and in the wake of public appearances by some who ...
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In the last week, some Occupy Wall Street protests ended in violence, with clashes between police and demonstrators. But in the latest Economist/YouGov Poll, Americans remain positive about the movement’s goals, but those who say there have been protests in their area are divided in their feelings about the demonstrators.  Members of the ...
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The President’s approval rating remains in the low 40’s. In this week’s Economist/YouGov Poll, 42% approve of the way he is handling his job, while 52% disapprove.    However, the President’s ratings in recent weeks are higher than they have been for most of August and September. His approval rating then frequently ...
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Nearly eight in ten Americans have heard about the European debt crisis — and most of them worry that what happens in Europe will hurt the American economy. But the latest Economist/YouGov Poll suggests that hardly any of them want the U.S. to step in and financially help those European governments that are ...
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The recent allegations by several women about sexual harassment by Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain have been met with scorn and skepticism among many GOP voters. In fact, the latest Economist/YouGov Poll, conducted the weekend after news reports of those charges appeared, finds many Republicans rejecting the women’s claims — and even saying that ...
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One in five registered voters who plan to vote in a GOP primary or caucus next year support businessman Herman Cain as their choice for the party’s presidential nomination, a drop from 26% last week. In this week’s Economist/YouGov Poll, there has been yet another shift in GOP presidential preference: after leading the field ...
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In the last week, the country-wide Occupy Wall Street demonstrators faced off with police officers in many cities, and protests continued. Americans continue to support the Occupy Wall Street goals, and the movement’s popularity continues with nearly all groups — except Republicans.  Democrats and liberals are especially supportive, but the movement is more ...
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The President’s use of executive orders last week to help those facing foreclosure, student debt and to assist unemployed veterans — bypassing Congress — meets with general approval from Americans. In the latest Economist/YouGov Poll, nearly half approve his actions, though the support is partisan, with Republicans overwhelmingly opposed.    The President also gets ...
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has become one of the most popular political figures in this country, and in this week’s Economist/YouGov Poll, 58% of Americans (and 88% of Democratic voters have a favorable opinion of her.  Opinions of Vice President Biden are mixed among the public overall, and while Democratic voters like ...
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