July 2, 2012

Obama leads by 2 -- GOP edges Dems in generic ballot -- Americans split on healthcare decision

YOUR DAILY POLLING UPDATE

OBAMA APPROVAL: CLARUS AVERAGE 47%
(no change from Friday; down 2 from a week ago)

PRESIDENTIAL NATIONWIDE: CLARUS AVERAGE*

Obama over Romney +2

GENERIC BALLOT AVERAGE: CONGRESS**

Republicans 42%
Democrats 41%

SUPREME COURT: HEALTHCARE***

Asked of adults nationwide: "As you may know, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the entire 2010 healthcare law, declaring it constitutional. Do you agree or disagree with this decision?"

All:
Agree 46%
Disagree 46%

Democrats:
Agree 79%
Disagree 16%

Republicans:
Agree 13%
Disagree 83%

Independents:
Agree 45%
Disagree 42%

SOURCES:
Presidential job rating: average of the three most recently reported nationwide polls.
* Average based on the four most recently released nationwide polls: Rasmussen, Newsweek/Daily Beast, Gallup, Democracy Corps (D).
** Average based on the two most recently released nationwide polls: Newsweek/Daily Beast, Democracy Corps (D).
*** Gallup, June 28.