The percentage of Americans citing immigration as the nation's top problem surged to 17% this month, from 5% in June, and the highest since 2006. Immigration now ties dissatisfaction with government as the top perceived U.S. problem.| Gallup.com
Congress’ job approval rating increased again this month to 39% -- its highest in four years -- due largely to higher ratings from Democrats.| Gallup.com
Representing one of the largest shifts of public opinion in Gallup history, 87% of Americans approve of marriage between blacks and whites, up from 4% in 1958. Older Americans are the least likely to approve.| Gallup.com
In general, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in the United States at this time?| Gallup.com
Barack Obama’s recent job approval ratings have hovered around 60%. Since they remain above the historical average of 55% approval, he is arguably still in the honeymoon phase of his presidency. Recent presidents have averaged just seven months above this benchmark, much less than those from 1945-1974.| Gallup.com
Americans are as likely to have or want children as they were in recent decades, even as the U.S. birthrate has dropped over the past few years. Financial concerns top the list of reasons adults think couples don't have more children.| Gallup.com