Ipsos News and Polls

Oil Spill More Noise Than Substance?

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:00:30 GMT

Washington, DC – 62% of Americans believe that offshore drilling is necessary so that America can produce its own energy and not depend on other countries for oil, according to a new telephone poll of over 1,000 adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. This compares to 32% who feel that offshore drilling is a bad idea because of the risks to the environment. These numbers are virtually unchanged from last month (60% vs. 35%), despite the increased coverage and environmental fallout from the spill.

Florida races far from certain: Gubernatorial and Senate races in statistical dead heats, with about a quarter of Floridians undecided

Tue, 25 May 2010 05:00:30 GMT

Miami, FL – Registered voters in Florida give a slight edge to Independent Senatorial candidate Charlie Crist (who was elected as Republican Governor of Florida in 2006 and recently left the Republican Party) over his Republican opponent Marco Rubio. However, with 23% undecided about how they will vote, there is still a great deal to play for.

Obama’s Approval Ratings Hold Despite Pessimism about the Direction of the Country

Mon, 17 May 2010 06:15:30 GMT

Washington, DC – Just 34% of Americans think that things in this country are headed in the right direction while 60% feel that they are off on the wrong track, according to a new telephone poll of over 1,000 adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. These measures show a six-point drop in the percentage of Americans who feel the country is going in the right direction since Ipsos’ previous reading of the national mood in early April. The current numbers are identical to those Ipsos had recorded in late February and display the highest level of pessimism since President Obama took office.

Nationally, 61% Back Arizona Law Targeting Illegal Immigrants

Thu, 13 May 2010 21:00:30 GMT

Washington, DC – Majorities of Americans, 61% in both instances, support Arizona's new immigration law and would favor this law being passed in their own state, according to a new national telephone poll of 1,016 adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, May 6-9.

Americans More Likely to Favor than Oppose Increased Offshore Drilling Despite Gulf Coast Disaster

Wed, 12 May 2010 05:00:30 GMT

Washington, DC – Even in light of the massive oil leak in the Gulf, Americans are more likely to favor (49%) than oppose (38%) allowing more offshore oil and gas drilling in U.S. waters, according to a new telephone poll of over 1,000 adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. More than one in ten (12%) are unsure.

More Think Obama Tried to Do Too Much Than Too Little in His First Year in Office

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:00:30 GMT

Washington, DC – Thinking about President Obama’s policy agenda in his first year in office, four in ten Americans (41%) say that the President has tried to do too much, while just 19% say Obama has tried to do too little, according to a new telephone poll of over 1,100 adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. Over a third (35%) say he has tried to do the right amount.

Presidential Approval Remains Stable Across the Agenda, with the Economy Still Reigning As the Most Important Issue

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:30 GMT

Washington, DC – After dropping below the 50% mark in early December, President Obama’s approval rating has rebounded slightly, as 52% now say that they approve of the way he is handling his job as President while 45% disapprove, according to a new telephone poll of over 1,300 adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs.

The Ipsos Weekly College Football Fan First Poll (End of Regular Season)

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:15:30 GMT

The Topline results for this poll are now available for download.

Less than Half of Americans Blame Global Warming on Human Activity; Over One Quarter Do Not Think Global Warming Is Happening at All

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:30 GMT

Washington, DC – Just 43% of Americans consider that the world’s temperature has been rising slowly over the past 100 years as a result of human activity, according to a new telephone poll of over 1,000 adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. An additional quarter of adults (24%) acknowledge these rising temperatures, but feel that natural patterns of the earth’s environment is causing this warming. In contrast, 28% are skeptical of global warming all together, saying that they do not think it has been happening.

Presidential Approval Slips Below 50% As Ratings of Obama’s Handling of Various Issues Fall Across the Board

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:30 GMT

Washington, DC – For the first time since taking office, President Obama’s approval ratings have fallen below 50%, as Americans are now as likely to say that they disapprove of the job he is doing as they are to approve (49%, respectively), according to a new telephone poll of over 1,000 adults conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. This marks a 4-point decline in approval and a parallel 6-point increase in disapproval since early November.