7/16: Obama and Romney Vie for Lead Nationally

In the battle for the White House, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are locked in a close contest nationally.  According to this McClatchy-Marist Poll, 48% of U.S. registered voters including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate support President Obama compared with 46% for Romney.  Less than one percent backs another candidate, and 6% are undecided. Click Here for Complete July 16, 2012 USA McClatchy-Marist Poll Release and Tables “The race was close yesterday, it’s close today, and may even be close on Election Day,” says Dr. Lee M. Miringoff, Director of The Marist... 

7/13: McClatchy-Marist Poll

Where does the presidential contest stand nationally?  Do voters want tax cuts extended to everyone or to just the middle class? Find out in the latest national McClatchy-Marist Poll.  To read the full McClatchy article, click here.    Read More →

3/27: Obama and Romney Neck and Neck Nationally

President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney are locked in a close contest among registered voters nationally.  The president, however, leads his other potential GOP challengers. Photo Courtesy of Romney for President Click Here for Complete March 27, 2012 USA McClatchy-Marist Poll Release and Tables Among registered voters nationally, here are how these hypothetical contests shape up: Obama has 46% to 44% for Romney.  Nine percent are undecided.  In McClatchy-Marist’s November survey, Obama — 48% — edged Romney — 44% — with 8% undecided. Against Santorum, Obama... 

3/26: McClatchy-Marist Poll

In the race for the White House, which Republican candidate runs best against President Barack Obama?  Have the contests changed over the past few months? Find out in the latest national McClatchy-Marist Poll.  To read the full McClatchy article, click here.  Read More →

11/16: Obama Runs Neck and Neck with Gingrich, Romney

Looking at the president’s re-election chances, nearly half of registered voters nationally — 48% — report they definitely plan to vote against Mr. Obama while 38% say they plan to support him.  14% are unsure.  Little has changed on this question since McClatchy-Marist last reported it in September.  At that time, 49% said they would not vote for the president while 36% thought they would.  15%, at the time, were unsure. ©istockphoto.com/MCCAIG Click Here for Complete November 16, 2011 USA McClatchy-Marist Poll Release and Tables “All signs point to a hotly contested election... 

11/15: McClatchy-Marist Poll

In the battle for the White House, Newt Gingrich is surging in the polls, but will his surge last?  Find out in the latest national McClatchy-Marist Poll. To read the full McClatchy article, click here.  Read More →

11/11: Romney Edges GOP Contenders…Gingrich and Cain Battle for Second

In this national McClatchy-Marist Poll, Newt Gingrich has joined the top tier of candidates vying for the 2012 Republican nomination for president. ©istockphoto.com/ericsphotography Click Here for Complete November 11, 2011 USA McClatchy-Marist Poll Release and Tables Among Republican and Republican leaning independents, here is how the contest stands: 23% for Mitt Romney 19% for Newt Gingrich 17% for Herman Cain 10% for Ron Paul 8% for Rick Perry 5% for Michele Bachmann 1% for Jon Huntsman 1% for Rick Santorum 17% are undecided “The race for the GOP nomination has taken yet another dramatic... 

9/21: Nearly Half Plan to Vote Against Obama, But Is There a Winner in the GOP Field?

President Barack Obama has his work cut out for him on the campaign trail.  According to this McClatchy-Marist Poll, 49% of registered voters nationally say they definitely plan to vote against the president in next year’s election.  36% say they will cast their ballot for Mr. Obama, and 15% are unsure.  This is the highest proportion of voters since November 2010 who say they don’t think they will back the president in his re-election bid.  At that time, 48% said they would definitely vote against him. whitehouse.gov Click Here for Complete September 21, 2011 USA McClatchy Poll Release... 

8/10: Obama’s Re-Election Prospects: Voters Divide

President Barack Obama asserts that change doesn’t occur overnight.  But, will registered voters nationwide give him the opportunity to fulfill his promise during a second term?  According to this McClatchy-Marist Poll, voters divide.  Four in ten — 40% — say they will definitely vote for the president next year while 40% think they will definitely vote against him.  A notable one in five — 20% — is unsure. Click Here for Complete August 10th, 2011 USA McClatchy-Marist Poll Release and Tables When McClatchy-Marist last reported this question in June, 43% of registered... 

6/29: 2012, Obama, and the GOP

According to this McClatchy-Marist Poll, a plurality of registered voters nationally say they plan to vote against President Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election.  However, regardless of whom voters support, the national electorate divides about who they think will actually win.  Is there a Republican candidate who can mount a formidable challenge to the president?  In an evolving Republican field, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney receives the backing of only 19% of Republican and Republican leaning independent voters.  And, three of the top four vote getters for the Republican... 

4/20: Campaign 2012: Obama’s Re-election Chances

President Barack Obama has officially announced that he will seek re-election next year, but he faces an electorate that still needs convincing.  According to this McClatchy-Marist Poll, a plurality of registered voters nationwide — 44% — say they definitely plan to vote against Mr. Obama in 2012.  37% report they definitely plan to vote for him, and 18% are unsure. ©istockphoto.com/narvikk Click Here for Complete April 20, 2011 USA McClatchy-Marist Poll Release and Tables Despite the president’s transition into campaign mode, little has changed on this question since McClatchy-Marist... 

1/14: Expectations High for Second Half of Obama’s Term

Midway into his term, President Barack Obama may be finding his political sea legs.  According to this national McClatchy-Marist Poll, when asked about how the president will perform during his next two years in office, 61% of registered voters are optimistic, saying the president will do better than he did in the previous two years of his term.  About one in five voters — 21% — think he will do a worse job, and 5% believe he will perform about the same as he already has.  12% are unsure. whitehouse.gov Click Here for Complete January 14, 2011 USA McClatchy-Marist Poll Release and... 

12/13: Obama Approval Rating Lowest Since Taking Office

According to this national McClatchy-Marist Poll, President Barack Obama’s approval rating has dipped to its lowest point since taking office.  Currently, 42% of registered voters approve of the job the president is doing while half — 50% — disapprove.  Eight percent are unsure.  When McClatchy-Marist last asked this question in its November 24th survey, 45% thought his performance was on the mark while 48% thought it was subpar, and 7% were unsure.  Prior to this survey, voters gave Mr. Obama his lowest approval rating in early October.  At that time, 43% of registered voters... 

11/24: Looking to 2012: 48% Plan to Vote Against Obama

If the 2012 presidential election were held today, President Barack Obama would have his work cut out for him.  48% of registered voters nationwide report they plan to definitely vote against Mr. Obama while 36% say they will definitely vote for him.  16% are undecided. ©istockphoto.com/ericsphotography Click Here for Complete USA McClatchy-Marist Poll Release and Tables The president needs to make inroads with independent voters.  Half — 50% — report they definitely will not support him in his re-election bid.  Three in ten say they definitely plan to vote for him, and 20% are...