Poll Update
2014 National House Race - Republican 48%, Democrat 47% (NBC News/Wall Street Journal 10/8-10/12/14)
This poll asked respondents 13 questions tracked by HuffPost Pollster. Read our FAQ.
2014 National House Race
Asked of 666 Likely Voters
| Republican | 48% | |
|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 47% | |
| Depends | 3% | |
| Undecided | 1% | |
| Wouldn't vote | 1% |
US Right Direction Wrong Track
Asked of 1000 Registered Voters
| Right Direction | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong Track | 65% | |
| Mixed (vol) | 6% | |
| Undecided | 4% |
Obama Job Approval
Asked of 1000 Registered Voters
| Approve | 42% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 52% | |
| Undecided | 6% |
Obama Job Approval - Economy
Asked of 1000 Registered Voters
| Approve | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 53% | |
| Undecided | 4% |
Obama Job Approval - Foreign Policy
Asked of 1000 Registered Voters
| Approve | 31% | |
|---|---|---|
| Disapprove | 61% | |
| Undecided | 8% |
Barack Obama Favorable Rating
Asked of 1000 Registered Voters
| Very Positive | 21% | |
|---|---|---|
| Somewhat Positive | 22% | |
| Neutral | 11% | |
| Somewhat Negative | 12% | |
| Very Negative | 34% | |
| Undecided | 0% |
Republican Party Favorable Rating
Asked of 1000 Registered Voters
| 1 Very Positive | 6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Somewhat Positive | 21% | |
| 3 Neutral | 21% | |
| 4 Somewhat Negative | 25% | |
| 5 Very Negative | 25% | |
| 6 Don't Know Name/Not Sure | 2% |
Democratic Party Favorable Rating
Asked of 1000 Registered Voters
| 1 Very Positive | 12% | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Somewhat Positive | 25% | |
| 3 Neutral | 20% | |
| 4 Somewhat Negative | 20% | |
| 5 Very Negative | 23% | |
| 6 Undecided | 1% |
Party Identification
From what you have heard about Barack Obama's health care plan, do you think his plan is a good idea or a bad idea? If you do not have an opinion either way, please just say so.
Asked of 1000 Registered Voters
| Good Idea | 36% | |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Idea | 48% | |
| No Opinion | 14% | |
| Undecided | 2% |