Editor in Chief Frank Newport discusses five key points relating to where the election stands this week.

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In the wake of recent violence between Chad?s government and the followers of a Muslim spiritual leader threatening holy war against Christians and atheists, Gallup reveals that 61% of Chadians say violent conflict between the Muslim and Western worlds can be avoided.

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Gallup Polls from January through June of 2008 find that Rhode Islanders exhibit the most negative views of the U.S. economy and citizens in Utah exhibit the least negative views.

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A strong majority of Hispanic registered voters support Barack Obama, both nationwide (59%) and in the sought-after ?purple? states (60%).

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While 40% of John McCain?s supporters disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his job as president, only 15% say they are very concerned that, as president, McCain would pursue policies too similar to Bush?s.

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Independents, conservatives, moderates, and voters aged 30 and older are among the most likely to say they are currently undecided about who they will vote for or could still change their mind.

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If elections for Congress were held today, more voters would choose a Democratic candidate (52%) than a Republican candidate (42%).

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Editor in Chief Frank Newport discusses five key points relating to where the election stands this week.

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With parliamentary elections being held this week, Gallup reveals that relatively few Mongolians have confidence in their current government (37%) or the honesty of elections (21%).

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Americans are more likely to have confidence in John McCain than Barack Obama to send troops into combat and to handle the responsibilities of commander in chief.

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