Changes

The '''Gallup Poll''' is the oldest [[polling]] organization in the world, and is often cited to make a point about [[politics]] and human interest stories. The organization was founded by George Gallup in 1934. In October 2024, its highly reputable poll showed a shift to a 31-28% lead in party affiliation for [[Republican]]s over [[Democrat]]s, compared with a ``31-27% lead by Dems the prior month.<ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/party-affiliation.aspx</ref>  The remainder (41-42%) are independents.

The '''Gallup Poll''' is the oldest [[polling]] organization in the world, and is often cited to make a point about [[politics]] and human interest stories. The organization was founded by George Gallup in 1934. In October 2024, its highly reputable poll showed a shift to a 31-28% lead in party affiliation for [[Republican]]s over [[Democrat]]s, compared with a ``31-27% lead by Dems the prior month. <ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/party-affiliation.aspx</ref>  The remainder (41-42%) are independents.

 

In October of 2025, there was an even 27-27% split <ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/party-affiliation.aspx</ref>, the remainder being Independents.  

Gallup polls have more integrity than most other polls cited by the [[mainstream media]].  Some of the best Gallup polls, which are done periodically, include:

Gallup polls have more integrity than most other polls cited by the [[mainstream media]].  Some of the best Gallup polls, which are done periodically, include: