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August 2011 Public Opinion Summary

President Obama's Approval

• -49% approve, 43% disapprove of Obama's job performance
• Job approval: - 49% very strongly disapprove, 26% very strongly approve
  -Intensity gap: Republicans mostly strongly dislike, Democrats mostly approve
  -Declined significantly since May, becoming somewhat negative for the first time

Congressional Views

• -25% approve of Congress, unfavorable ratings up nine points to historic low
  -Republicans' unfavorable views down slightly to record low; Democrats at historic low

Americans Mostly Critical

• -86% frustrated/angry with federal government (historic high)
  --55% trust government to do what's right only some or never
  -Opinion of business (38%) and labor unions (41%) at all-time low

Republican Views and Candidates

-87% of Republicans approve of their party
-Mitt Romney sees broadest appeal: 54% chance vote among registered voters
-Rick Perry sees high enthusiasm among Tea Party-aligned Republicans

Election Outlook

-Obama leads generic election matchup: 43%-40% over Republican
-Fewer independents prefer Obama than Republicans (38%-36%)
-61% of Democrats want Obama to challenge GOP leaders more