This poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. In this poll, respondents were asked about the upcoming presidential election, President Ronald Reagan's performance in office, military and domestic spending, and United States involvement in Central America. Demographic information on respondents includes race, sex, age, religion, income and educational levels, and political party affiliation.

A survey conducted in February 2025 found that the most important issue for ** percent of Americans was inflation and prices. A further ** percent of respondents were most concerned about jobs and the economy.

This dataset covers ballots 333-38, spanning January, March, May, July, September and October 1969. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 333 - January This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on various political and social issues. Subjects include discipline in schools, preferred political parties and leaders, and the overall development of the country. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: Canadian development; changes in savings; feelings towards the future; putting limits on debates in Parliament; the outcome of giving women more say; political preferences; the preferred size of the population; the proposed reconstruction of the Provinces; the sale of beer in grocery stores; satisfaction with the government; and the idea of going back to a two-party system in Canada. Basic demographic variables are also included. 334 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on a variety of political and social issues of importance to the country and government. Some of the subjects include political leaders, parties and issues, abortion, international development and foreign aid, and lotteries. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: abortions for physical and mental reasons; approval of the language rights bill; the court's treatment of criminals; the effectiveness of the Federal government; foreign aid; interest in international development; the legalization of sweepstakes and lotteries; militant students causing damage; political preference; a politician's right to privacy; recognizing Red China; the issue of public workers striking; the use of Medicare money; whether or not regional differences will break confederation; and if Canada will be better off if it was governed federally. Basic demographic variables are also included. 335 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on political and social issues of interest to the country and government. Topics of interest include: involvement in politics, opinions on Trudeau as prime minister, the nature of the U.S. vs Canada, livable income, how the government should raise money, U.S.-Canada relations, integrating neighbourhoods, whether Quebec will gain its independence, opinions on Nixon as president, Rene Levesque, and voting behavior. Basic demographic variables are also included. 336 - July This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on political and social issues of interest to the country and government. There are questions about elections, world conflicts, money matters and prices. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: the cutback of NATO forces in Europe; the dispute between Arabs and Jews; the amount of government money spent on Expo '67; opinions on who gets the most profit with the increased prices of vegetables; the amount of objectionable material in the media; the opinions about John Robarts; the opinions about topless waitresses; political preferences; provinces with power; the ratings of Stanfield as leader of the opposition; whether or not some proportion of income is saved; sex education in schools, the use of alcohol; which household member decides on money matters; which family member gets a fixed amount of pocket money; and who gets profit from the increased price of meat. Basic demographic variables are also included 337 - September This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on current issues of importance to the country and government. Some of the questions are politically-based, collecting opinions about political parties, leaders, and policies. There are also other questions of importance to the country, such as problems facing the government, and attitudes towards inflation. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: Allowing the police to go on strike; baby bonus cuts to the rich; the biggest worry for the future; the greatest problem facing the Federal government; inflation problems; will the NDP gain support; the opinion of Trudeau; the performance of the police; political preferences; the ratings of Federal MPs; the ratings of Provincial MPs; reducing the work week from 40 to 35 hours; and the Trudeau plan of efficiency. Basic demographic variables are also included. 338 - October This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on important current events topics of the day. Many of the questions in this survey deal with predictions of social, political and economic conditions for the future. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: American power in 1970; the amount of student demonstrations; chance of atomic war by 1990; changing the voting age; Chinese power in 1970; the collapse of capitalism; the collapse of civilization; continuation of space programmes; the country with the strongest claim to the South Pole; a cure for cancer; the disappearance of Communism; economic prosperity in 1970; the amount of excitement in life; heart transplant operations; International discord in 1970; the length of life span in the future; man living on the moon; the manufacturing of H-bombs; opinions of 1969; political preferences; predictions for 1990; predictions for the future; predictions of peace in 1990; Russian power in 1970; opinions of a three day work week; and travel involving passports. Basic demographic variables are also included.The codebook for this dataset is available through the UBC Library catalogue, with call number HN110.Z9 P84.

Abstract

The Gallup Poll Social Series (GPSS) is a set of public opinion surveys designed to monitor U.S. adults' views on numerous social, economic, and political topics. The topics are arranged thematically across 12 surveys. Gallup administers these surveys during the same month every year and includes the survey's core trend questions in the same order each administration. Using this consistent standard allows for unprecedented analysis of changes in trend data that are not susceptible to question order bias and seasonal effects.

Introduced in 2001, the GPSS is the primary method Gallup uses to update several hundred long-term Gallup trend questions, some dating back to the 1930s. The series also includes many newer questions added to address contemporary issues as they emerge.

The dataset currently includes responses from up to and including 2025.

Methodology

Gallup conducts one GPSS survey per month, with each devoted to a different topic, as follows:

January: Mood of the Nation

February: World Affairs

March: Environment

April: Economy and Finance

May: Values and Beliefs

June: Minority Rights and Relations (discontinued after 2016)

July: Consumption Habits

August: Work and Education

September: Governance

October: Crime

November: Health

December: Lifestyle (conducted 2001-2008)

The core questions of the surveys differ each month, but several questions assessing the state of the nation are standard on all 12: presidential job approval, congressional job approval, satisfaction with the direction of the U.S., assessment of the U.S. job market, and an open-ended measurement of the nation's "most important problem." Additionally, Gallup includes extensive demographic questions on each survey, allowing for in-depth analysis of trends.

Interviews are conducted with U.S. adults aged 18 and older living in all 50 states and the District of Columbia using a dual-frame design, which includes both landline and cellphone numbers. Gallup samples landline and cellphone numbers using random-digit-dial methods. Gallup purchases samples for this study from Survey Sampling International (SSI). Gallup chooses landline respondents at random within each household based on which member had the next birthday. Each sample of national adults includes a minimum quota of 70% cellphone respondents and 30% landline respondents, with additional minimum quotas by time zone within region. Gallup conducts interviews in Spanish for respondents who are primarily Spanish-speaking.

Gallup interviews a minimum of 1,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and older for each GPSS survey. Samples for the June Minority Rights and Relations survey are significantly larger because Gallup includes oversamples of Blacks and Hispanics to allow for reliable estimates among these key subgroups.

Gallup weights samples to correct for unequal selection probability, nonresponse, and double coverage of landline and cellphone users in the two sampling frames. Gallup also weights its final samples to match the U.S. population according to gender, age, race, Hispanic ethnicity, education, region, population density, and phone status (cellphone only, landline only, both, and cellphone mostly).

Demographic weighting targets are based on the most recent Current Population Survey figures for the aged 18 and older U.S. population. Phone status targets are based on the most recent National Health Interview Survey. Population density targets are based on the most recent U.S. Census.

Usage

The year appended to each table name represents when the data was last updated. For example, January: Mood of the Nation - 2025** **has survey data collected up to and including 2025.

For more information about what survey questions were asked over time, see the Supporting Files.

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This dataset covers ballots spanning January-December 1997 and includes a pre-election poll. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 001 - January This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past election, business conditions, New Year's resolutions, and news sources. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as relationship with spouse, approval of Jean Chretien, and the most important problem facing Canada. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; business conditions; news sources; relationship with spouse; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 002 - February This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past election, health food, and television programming. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as approval of Jean Chretien, and neighbourhood safety. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; health food; television programming; neighbourhood safety; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 003 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past election, the Federal budget, professional honesty, and social change. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as approval of Jean Chretien, and acceptance of Eaton's department store closures. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; federal budget; professional honesty; social change; Eaton's; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 004 - April This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past election, respect for institutions, and sports. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as approval of Jean Chretien, smoking and drinking habits, and who would make the best Prime Minister. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; respect for institutions; hockey; baseball; Jean Chretien; smoking; drinking; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. pre-election - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the upcoming election, political leaders, and issues that are important in the election. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as leader qualities, who would make the best leader to defend Canadian federalism, and who would make the best Prime Minister. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; politics; leader qualities; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 005 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the upcoming election, political leaders, and voting preferences. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as news sources, and personal involvement in federal decisions. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; politics; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 006 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, hunger in Canada, and the economy. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as religiosity, opinion of Jean Chretien, and social responsibility for hunger in Canada. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; politics; Jean Chretien; hunger; religion; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 007 - July This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, business conditions, and the treatment of criminals in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as banking, child abuse, and exercise and diet. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; dieting; child abuse; banking; business conditions; criminals; crime; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 008 - August This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, job security, and health care in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the death penalty, the treatment of mental health, and Canadian universities. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; health care; death penalty; job security; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 009 - September This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, current and future economic conditions, and the status of Quebec as a distinct society. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the international banning of anti personnel land mines, the future of the monarchy in Canada, and constitutional powers. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; economy; Quebec; land mines; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 010 - October This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, volunteering and charity donations, and saving money for the future. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as who would make the best Prime Minister. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; charity; donations; volunteering; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 011 - November This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, the legality of abortion, education, and Christmas traditions. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as assisted suicide, government spending on poorer regions, job relocation, and approval of political party leaders. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; education; abortion; Christmas; Jean Chretien; assisted suicide; job relocation; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 012 - December This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions of the past federal election, the current economic situation, satisfaction with public services, and charity work. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as prediction for the next year, the likelihood of making major purchases, the standard of living in Canada, and approval of Jean Chretien. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: election; public services; economy; charity; Jean Chretien; major purchases; standard of living; striking; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.The codebook for this dataset is available through the UBC Library catalogue, with call number HN110.Z9 P84.

This dataset covers ballots 327-32, spanning February, May, August, and October 1968. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 327 - February This Gallup poll seeks to collect the opinions of Canadians. The majority of the questions are politically based, asking opinions of political leaders, parties, and policies. There are also some questions on current events, such as rising prices, taxation, and organ donating. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: the donation of organs upon death; the effects of rising prices in Canada on shopping; whether or not Quebec having close ties to France is positive; if taxation in Canada is fair; the major causes of high prices in Canada; the idea of making bilingual signs legal; the opinion of government spending; the treatment of Indigenous people by the government; union membership; voting patterns; if free trade will be good for Canada; who should receive Medicare; and who will make the best Prime Minister. Basic demographics variables are also included. 328 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on issues which are mostly political. There are several questions relating to preferred political parties and policies, and opinions of the different leaders. There are also some questions which are not directly political, but are of interest to politicians and government. Some of these include the state of various things today, euthanasia, and the voting age. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: changing the legal voting age; the characteristics of youth; interest in the upcoming election; the opinion of inter-racial marriages; the liberal election of a new leader; the opinion of marrying someone of a different religion; political views; rating Stanfield's performance; rating Douglas's performance; whether or not Euthanasia should be allowed; if Trudeau was right to call an election; and who would make the best Prime Minister. Basic demographic variables are also included. 329 - May This Gallup poll is concern almost exclusively with an upcoming election. Respondents are asked questions regarding their intentions to vote, whether or not they are on the electoral list, and how they intend to vote. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: the interest in the Federal election; interest in voting; if they are a registered voter; political opinions; and voting preferences. Basic demographic variables are also included. 330 - May This Gallup poll is interested exclusively in the upcoming election. There are questions about voting intentions, the recent debate on television, and whether or not the respondents are on the electoral list. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: eligibility to vote in next election; political preference; the viewing of the electoral debate; voting in previous elections; and who will be the next Prime Minister. Basic demographic variables are also included. 331 - August This Gallup poll aims to collect the opinions of Canadians on a variety of topics. This poll has a particularly strong interest in the religious beliefs of the respondents. There are also some questions relating to politics, asking about the preferred parties, leaders and policies. Opinions of leaders are also asked. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: sending aid to developing countries; common beliefs involving death and the after-life; the opinion of Quebec separatism; the opinion of unions; the performance of Trudeau as Prime Minister; political preferences; putting limits on government campaign spending; the influence religion has on life; whether Canada should become a Republic or remain loyal to Queen; whether or not homosexual acts should be considered illegal; and if the US is a sick society. Basic demographic variables are also included. 332 - October This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canada on issues important to the country, and government. The questions are about important political and social issues, including American draft-dodgers, and birth control. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: the availability of birth control; keeping the church and politics separate; knowledge of NATO; the opinion of Prime Minister Trudeau; the opinion of Stanfield; political opinions; the Pope's ban on birth control; the preferred next President; previous voting preferences; satisfaction with housing; the amount of say students have in academic affairs; sympathy for American draft dodgers; and who is the biggest threat to Canada. Basic demographic variables are also included.

When asked to choose the single most important issue for the upcoming 2022 congressional midterm elections, economic policy and abortion are the top concerns. The importance of abortion in 2022 has nearly tripled since the midterm elections of 2018. Respondents indicated that healthcare and immigration are also important. Healthcare was the most important issue in 2018 but has since dropped 12 percentage points.

In December 2024, 11 percent of survey respondents said that the most important problem facing the United States was the high cost of living and inflation. Another 20percent said that the government and poor leadership was the most serious concern for the nation.

This special-topic poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other social and political issues. This data collection contains information relating to the upcoming election, including respondents' party affiliations and voting preferences, their opinions of President Ronald Reagan's performance in office, and their views on the effect of different interest groups, such as environmentalists and the Moral Majority, on the United States. Demographic information about the respondents includes age, sex, race, religion, educational level, marital status, income, and type of residence.

This poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. In this poll, respondents were asked their opinions on Ronald Reagan's presidential performance, his handling of the economy and inflation, former President Richard Nixon's role in Watergate, and the impact of inflation upon the respondent's personal finances, job security, and unemployment history, if any. Demographic information on respondents includes race, sex, age, religion, and educational level.

This dataset covers ballots 101-12, spanning January-December 1990. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 101-1 - January This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the economic recession, Valentine's Day shopping, impression of world leaders, respect/confidence in various institutions, the war in Iraq, and issues in Ontario. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as Brian Mulroney, Quebec separation, impression of Lucien Bouchard, job security, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: economic recession; government; Brian Mulroney; Iraq war; Ontario issues; Quebec separation; work; impression of world leaders; standard of living; respect/confidence in institutions; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 102-1 - February This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the government's help for the economic recession, political leaders, impression of past Prime Ministers, satisfaction with the direction of Canada, and Ontario politics. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as Brian Mulroney, Quebec separation, Persian Gulf War, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: economic recession; government; Brian Mulroney; Persian Gulf War; Ontario politics; Quebec separation; impression of past Prime Ministers; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 103-1 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on free trade, hockey, the Persian Gulf War, who would make the best Prime Minister, the federal budget, and Ontario politics. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as gun laws, the Citizen's Forum, Sadaam Hussein, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: hockey; who would make the best Prime Minister; Persian Gulf War; Ontario politics; Sadaam Hussein; the federal budget; free trade; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 103-2 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly demographic information. The questions ask opinions on free trade, and demographical information. The respondents were asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: free trade; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 104-2 - April This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on hunger, peace between Israel and Palestine, alcohol consumption, the importance of the CBC, and Ontario politics. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, wage increases for Public Servants, environmentally friendly products, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: environment; hunger; peace in the middle east; Ontario politics; Sunday shopping; the CBC; Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 105-1 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on abortion, smoking habits, bilingualism, the upcoming election, Ontario politics, and Quebec politics. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as impression of public figures, religious attendance, physical abuse, separation of Canada, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: abortion; bilingualism; Ontario politics; religion; election; shopping in the USA; physical abuse; impression of public figures; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 105-2 - May Topics of interest include: party preferences; past voting behavior; involvement in charitable services; penalties against companies that pollute; biggest worries; biggest sources of satisfaction; planned retirement age; amount of leisure time; increase in salary vs reduction of hours; state of health; buying habits; possession of a tattoo; job satisfaction; food consumption habits; pets; boycotting products; leisure and shopping habits; wellness techniques/alternative medicine; working from home; and geographic living preferences. Basic demographic variables are also included. 106-1 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, composed of predominantly demographic questions. The questions ask opinions on efforts to protect the environment, and demographics. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: environment; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 106-2 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on George Bush, trivia on Canadian capital cities, year of Confederation, and the Premier of Quebec. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as immigration policy, Brian Mulroney, allegiance to Canada, treatment of Native Indians, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: George Bush; role of men and women; Ontario politics; Canadian trivia; Brian Mulroney; Meech Lake Accord; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 107-2 - July This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the economy, Citizen's Forum, government policy that affects Senior Citizens, and baseball. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as health care, Ontario politics, the upcoming election, Canada's most important hero, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the economy; defence spending; Ontario politics; Senior Citizens; baseball; health care; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 108-1 - August This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the sexiest person in Canada, impressions of political figures, education, police force performance, unemployment, voting behaviour and the Federal government. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: approval of PC government since elected; better education today versus before; financing for education; federal government; poor regions; impression of Bob Rae; impression of Clyde Wells; impression of Don Getty; impression of Grant Devine; Garry Filmon; increase cigarette and alcohol taxes to create revenue; police force performance; province you spent most of childhood in; Bob Rae as premier; preferred party in Ontario; sexiest female Canadian; sexiest male Canadian . Basic demographic variables are also included. 109-1 - September This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the economy, impression of public figures, election polling, Brian Mulroney, Jean Chretien, Audrey McLaughlin, and Lucien Bouchard. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the threat of war, Ontario politics, concern of the environment, Canadian unity, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the economy; abortion; Ontario politics; impression of public figures; election polling; Canadian unity; treatment of Native Canadians; cost of housing; illegal drug use; neighbourhood safety; public servant's pay; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 110-1 - October This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on Halloween, belief in mythical creatures, free trade, election, constitutional reform, Quebec, mercy killing, and taxes. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as government employees, Ontario politics, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Halloween; belief in mythical creatures; Ontario politics; free trade; election; Quebec; government employees; and political party preference. Basic

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Gallup political polls are conducted on a regular basis several times each month by Social Surveys (Gallup Poll) Ltd. The Archive holds the data from these polls from 1958 to the 1990s, We expect to update our stock regularly. The Archive can also supply the data from a series of polls from November 1938 to September 1946, complete with SPSS set-ups for each study.
A CD-ROM product Database of Selected British Gallup Opinion Polls (SN:3803) is also available from the Data Archive. Further information is available on request.
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A wide variety of political, social and economic subjects are covered, including among others:
Satisfaction with: Government's performance, Opposition policies, the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition.
Voting record and intention.
Political parties and individuals.
Specific political issues and current problems.
Consumer confidence.
Social concerns, such as law and crime, nationalisation, emigration, etc.
Respondents are classified by age, sex, marital status, socio-economic group, employment status and occupation, self-assessed social class, trade union membership, size of household, number of children, terminal education age, car ownership.
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This provides the necessary files to replicate "Issues in Polling Methodologies: Inference and Uncertainty."

Social media has changed the link between politicians and voters. An unsettled question is how politicians use social media in the political agenda-setting competition. Do they respond to issue priorities of the public, or do they try to lead voter priorities as covered in the mass media? We argue that politicians’ behavior depends on their re-election prospects. If politicians receive information that their electoral prospects have worsened, they act as agenda takers, paying more attention to the issues that voters are perceived to care about. We test our argument based on 27,421 Facebook posts by 146 Danish national MPs, monthly public polls of citizens’ voting intentions, and mass media issue agendas in one non-election year. We find that bad polls substantially increase politicians’ focus on top media issues, indicating that social media provides losing politicians with a flexible and low-cost platform for on-going short-term political responsiveness.

This Gallup poll aims to collect the opinions of Canadians, on such subjects as travelling in a satellite, family issues, politics, and voting habits. There are also a couple of questions regarding Canadians' opinions of Russia. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: car ownership; federal election; greatest problem facing families; husbands helping with housework; peace with Russia; preferred political parties; spending by families; travelling in a satellite; union membership; United Nations peacekeeping chances; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included.

This poll, fielded September 19-22, 2008, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. A national sample of 1,082 adults was surveyed, including oversamples of African Americans for a total of 163 African American respondents. Respondents were asked whether the Democratic or Republican party could be trusted to do a better job coping with the main problems the nation would face over the next few years, whether things in the country were going in the right direction, and how concerned they were about the national economy. Respondents were also asked how closely they were following the 2008 presidential race, their opinions of presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain, their opinion of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, for whom they would vote in the general election in November, which candidate had the best chance of getting elected, and how comfortable respondents would be with a president who was African American or a president over the age of 72. Respondents identifying with the Democratic party, were asked for whom they originally voted for to be the party nominee: Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. Economic topics addressed how concerned respondents were that they could maintain their current standard of living, the most difficult economic issue affecting their family, particularly personal finances, the stock market, and the ability to obtain bank loans. Demographic variables include sex, age, race, marital status, political party affiliation, voter registration status and participation history, political philosophy, education level, religious preference, military service, household income, type of residential area (e.g., urban or rural), home ownership and whether respondents considered themselves to be a born-again Christian.

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions international relations and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as inflation; teen drinking and the treatment of farmers by the government. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing the baby seal hunt; the best legal age for drinking; Canada's relations with the United States; whether or not families should be headed by the father; fighting inflation; punishing students with force; the quality of items; the strength of Separatism among Quebecers; teen drinking in the community; the treatment of farmers by the government; ways to fix the problem of teenage drinking; and the average amount of money spent on food by a family in one week. Basic demographic variables are also included.

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country, as well as throughout the world. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as having a cashless society, abortions and strikes. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: having a cashless society; allowing teachers to go on strike; approving legal abortions; confidence in U.S. problem solving; the effectiveness of economic policies; the most important problem facing Canada; opinions about Turner; prohibiting small arms possession; registering of firearms; and the size of Canada's population. Basic demographic variables are also included.

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about MP voting tactics and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the chances of a nuclear war, working conditions and the influence of television. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the chances of a nuclear war; couples living together before they are married; dividing assets equally during a divorce; the effects of leaders following public opinion surveys; the influence of television on the family; MP's voting according to their constituents; participating in public opinion surveys; the political party that would be best for the family; privatizing PetroCan; the public sector's pension plans; the public sector's rate of pay; the working conditions of the public sector; the satisfaction with tax levels; and withdrawing from NATO. Basic demographic variables are also included.

This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about economic policy and the possibility a new election, as well as other important political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such attending night school; the importance of religion and unemployment. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Basic demographic variables are also included.