DECEMBER 2008

- What Do You Really Want for Christmas?
Obama's To-Do List Goes Beyond Economy
Poll Depicts Deeply Troubled Nation
Public Offers No Relief for Big Three Bailout
As Bush Exits, Job Approval Hits Low
Obama: The Transition and the Senate Seat Scandal
Economic Worry Grips Teens, Too; Parental Concern is a Strong Factor
POLL: America has modest requests for the most part... except for the Ferrari.
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NOVEMBER 2008

- Americans Ease Economic Expectations
Holiday Season Loses Its Glitter
ABC News poll finds 44 percent think Obama will improve economy significantly.
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Exit Polls Wrap-Up

- Voter Dissatisfaction Carries Day for Obama
EXIT POLLS: Economy Drives Obama Victory
Battered economy, partisan shift in power and the promise of change lift Obama.
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Daily Tracking Polls
- Obama Leads on Election Eve; Economy Makes the Difference
Final Tracking
Not Just Economy and Bush; Palin Is Trouble for McCain Too
Obama Boosted by Economic Woe
Movable Voters Dwindle
Voters: McCain's Criticisms Go 'Too Far'
Bush Effect Impedes McCain; Fewer Than Half See 'New Direction'
Voters Rate Both Candidates as 'Safe'
Obama Holds the Line on Taxes; McCain Better in Base
McCain Makes Up Ground on Economy
McCain Gains on Obama on Economy
Can McCain Overcome Economic Headwind?
McCain Drag? Palin Popularity Plummets
McCain's Age vs. Obama's Race
Obama Answers on Experience, Improves on Commander-in-Chief
Obama leads McCain 53-44 in ABC News/Washington Post daily tracking poll.
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OCTOBER 2008

- Voters Sour on Ayers Attacks and Palin
Debate Viewers Liked Obama Over McCain
Economic Woes Driving Obama's Lead
Broad Economic Concerns Tempered by Long-Term Investors
Economy Gives Obama Advantage in Ohio
Poll Casts Doubt on Palin Experience
Poll: Obama is more optimistic; Palin leads many to question McCain's judgment.
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SEPTEMBER 2008

- Historic Disapproval: Bush Hits All-Time Low Amid Economic Meltdown
Failed Vote to Cause More Economic Woes?
Obama Boom: Democrat Takes 52-43 Lead, Erases McCain Gains
Blacks Closely Tracking This Election
Economic Jitters Shake Up Race in Virginia
Seven Years Later: Terrorism Fears Low
Post-Convention McCain, Obama Stand Even
Public Still Doubts Palin's Readiness
ABC News/Washington Post poll shows Bush disapproval at 70%, worst since Truman.
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AUGUST 2008

- McCain's Potential Risk: VP's Abortion View
More Blacks Think Child Could Be Prez
Clinton Favorability: Weak in the Center
Poll Shows High Hopes, Major Doubts for Obama and McCain Alike
It's Getting Hot in Here: 7 in 10 Try to Reduce 'Carbon Footprint'
If McCain picks a running mate who supports abortion, it could cost him votes.
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JULY 2008

- 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'? Most Don't Care
Obama Leads McCain But Doubts Loom
Bush Hits New Low: Ties Carter Approval
Economic Insecurity Stresses Us Out
McCain Tops Obama in Commander Test
Gays in military backed by Republicans, conservatives and evangelicals.
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JUNE 2008

- Racial Views Among Whites Predict Vote
Battle of Spouses a Bit Better for Obama
Close Race: Obama Has a Narrow Lead but McCain Stays in Range
Gas Guzzled: Americans Are Driving Less
Clinton Backers Send Parting Shot to Obama
How the Primaries Rewrote the Script
Election 2008: Primary Exit Polls
Poll finds over four in 10 think Obama's candidacy will improve race relations.
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MAY 2008

- In KY and OR, a Tale of Two States
W.Va Voting: Race a Factor in November
No Rush for Clinton to Go, but it's Still Advantage Obama
Bush Hits New Low as 'Wrong Track' Rises
White Working-Class vs. Change in Indiana
Nearly half in Kentucky say they would not support Obama in the fall.
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APRIL 2008

- Negative Tone Tarnishes Dems
Iraq as a Must-Win Now Rejected by 2-1
Obama Surges on Electability, Challenges Clinton on Leadership
Bush Beats Truman Record for Boos
Pope Faces Conflicted U.S. Flock
Late deciders favor Clinton by a wide margin.
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MARCH 2008

- Obama and Clinton Lead McCain
Latinos, Lunch Bucket Voters Fuel Clinton
Should Clinton Stay or Go? Dems Say Stay!
Both Democratic candidates show an advantage in match-ups against McCain.
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FEBRUARY 2008

- Clinton Up in Ohio, Dead Heat in Texas
Women Go Dem, White Men Go GOP
White Men Fuel Obama's Potomac Victories
Big Split in Bayou: Blacks Drive Obama Win
Four in 10 Would Book a Flight to Moon
Polls Point to Candidates' Future Hurdles
Hillary Wins Hispanics, Men Drawn to Obama
Recession? Public Says Yes
Clinton Edges Obama 47-43; McCain Surges
Super Bowl or Super Tuesday? Toss a Coin
New poll finds Obama leading on electability in critical March 4 primaries.
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JANUARY 2008

- Clinton, McCain Find Florida Momentum
Bush's Legacy: By the Numbers
Black Voters Lift Obama to S.C. Victory
GOP Wings Battle in S.C.; In Nevada, Race Divides Democrats
Michigan GOP Makes Mitt Romney's Night
New Lows in the New Year for Bush Ratings
Transformed by Iowa and N.H., '08 Kicks Off as a Free-for-All
Women Go for Clinton; Indies for McCain
N.H. Turned the Tables - Ballots at Fault?
Evangelicals, 'Change' Roil Iowa Vote
'Net Rivals Papers for Political News
McCain bests Romney in GOP race; Clinton win sets up Dem showdown.
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POLLING AWARDS
- Emmy Award Cites ABC's Iraq Poll
Afghanistan and Iraq Polls Win National Awards
ABC News Poll Cited in News Emmy Award
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