Pew Research Center Staff

Only about a third of Americans in a fall survey expected better economic conditions a year hence. By contrast, in the midst of the Great Depression, and with another downturn in the offing, half of Americans still expected general business conditions to improve over the next six months.

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In a poll conducted at the very beginning of President George W. Bush’s first term in office, nearly two-thirds of Americans said that if his proposed tax cuts were passed they would benefit some people much more than others.

Just 35% of Democrats support keeping U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan, down from 50% in June.

Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.

Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.

Most Americans (55%) -- but not most Republicans -- say that Republican leaders in Congress should work with President Obama.

Only about one-in-five Americans expect relations between Republicans and Democrats to improve in the coming year.

Fewer than half of Americans approve of Republican plans and policies in a post-election poll.

By more than a two-to-one margin, the public favors allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military.