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Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals Americans are now more likely to name the federal deficit and dysfunctional government as the nation's top problems than they are to mention unemployment.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport assesses the likely trajectory of President Barack Obama's job approval rating in his second term based on an analysis of past two-term presidents.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that Republicans (87%) are more likely than Democrats (68%) and independents (79%) to say that the way politics works in Washington is causing serious harm to the United States.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that 68% of Americans say that the fiscal cliff measures would have a negative impact on their personal financial situation. He also discusses how Americans rate President Obama's and House Speaker John Boehner's handling of the fiscal cliff budget negotiations.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that 53% of Americans favor legalizing same-sex marriage and 48% favor legalizing marijuana. He also discusses how Americans' views on these social issues have changed over time.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that more than six in 10 Americans believe key elements of the fiscal cliff would negatively affect the United States as a whole. He also shares that a majority of Americans remain optimistic that leaders will reach a solution before Jan. 1 to avoid the fiscal cliff.

Gale Muller, Ph.D., vice chairman and general manager of the Gallup World Poll, explains how Gallup scientifically measures the will of the people in 160 countries. Muller also discusses the mission behind Gallup's World Poll.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport shares that more than half of Americans -- 58% -- say it is very or somewhat likely that President Barack Obama and congressional leaders will reach a solution before Jan. 1 to avoid the fiscal cliff. He also reveals how Americans rate government leaders' handling of fiscal cliff negotiations.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that Americans view former CIA Director and retired Gen. David Petraeus less favorably after the recent scandal that led to his resignation.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that 68% of Americans say they want both Democrats and Republicans to compromise equally to avoid the fiscal cliff.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that President Barack Obama's support among men has declined more than his support among women compared with 2008.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that although the LGBT registered voting population tilts strongly toward supporting President Obama, 22% of LGBT Americans who are registered to vote support Mitt Romney.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that although the LGBT registered voting population tilts strongly toward supporting President Obama, 22% of LGBT Americans who are registered to vote support Mitt Romney.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that a majority of female (57%) and male (55%) registered voters in 12 key swing states say President Barack Obama would better handle government policies concerning birth control than Mitt Romney.

Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that vice presidential debates have historically not had much effect on the U.S. presidential race.