Polls of the Week: June 1
Gas prices become less burdensome for some, plus more.
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Polls From Around the Nation - Some Americans find relief at the gas pump, First Lady Michelle Obama continues her popularity streak, Syria’s bloody conflict divides Americans, plus more polls.—Joyce Jones and Britt Middleton
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The Great Gas Debate - Still feeling the pain at the gas pump? Fifty-one percent of Americans said they believe gas prices have actually gone down in the past month, according to a Pew poll released on May 31. Thirty-nine percent of respondents begged to differ. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Everybody Loves MObama - Four years ago, some Americans felt unsure of what to think about the straight-talking Michelle Obama, especially true after she said she felt proud of America for the first time after witnessing how open people were to electing a Black president. But since taking "office" as first lady, her favorability rating has barely wavered. In a Gallup poll published May 30 her rating is 66 percent, compared to 52 percent who view President Obama favorably. (Photo: Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)
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Not-So-High Times - Although California is considered one of the leading states for marijuana decriminalization and cultivation, most residents there oppose legalizing the psychedelic substance. In a May 31 USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll, only 46 percent of people said they support legalizing marijuana “for general or recreation use by adults.” In the same poll, 80 percent said they supported doctor-recommended use for severe illnesses. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Neck-and-Neck - Like Mitt Romney, voters in crucial battleground states think that President Obama is a nice guy. But until they see some real change in the economy, they're keeping an open mind, according to an NBC News/Marist poll published May 31. Voters in Iowa, Nevada and Colorado said they had a favorable view of Obama by 48 percent, 47 percent and 48 percent, respectively, compared to 34 percent, 43 percent and 44 percent who view Romney the favorably. In those same states, Obama won 44 percent, 48 percent and 46 percent of support, and is in a statistical tie with his Republican rival. (Photos: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images; Mark Kegans/Getty Images)
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Getting Their Twitter Fix - Daily tweeting isn’t just for celebrities, politicians and major brands anymore. Fifteen percent of online adults in a Pew poll released on May 31 said they had a Twitter account (an increase from 13 percent last May), while 8 percent said they used it on a typical day. (Photo: Jorge Silva/Landov)
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Closing the Gender Gap - Democrats' claims that Mitt Romney is waging a war against women appear to be falling on deaf ears. The results of an ABC News/Washington Post poll published May 30 show a 13-point boost in favorability, giving him his highest rating at 41 percent. The gains all came from women. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Intervening in Syria’s Affairs - As conflict continues to grow between Syria’s government forces and civilian protesters, few Americans believed the United States military should intervene. Sixty-four percent in a May 31 Pew poll said the U.S. does not have a responsibility to do something about the Arab nation’s ongoing and bloody conflict, while 25 percent of people said the U.S. military should step in. (Photo: REUTERS/Shawki Haj)
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A Shift in Perception - In terms of their views on abortion, adults with no religious affiliation (68 percent) and postgraduate students (58 percent) are among the largest subgroup of Americans to identify themselves as “pro choice” rather than “pro life,” a Gallup poll reported on May 29. Nationally, 41 percent of adults in the survey said they were “pro choice” compared to 50 percent who are “pro life.” (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
