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is Obama a different or typical kind of politician?

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this poll was made by a student of the Institute of International Relations (Russia) for the graduation reseach. The poll is dedicated to Obama's political campaign. Now the overshadowing historical factor of Barack Obama being the 44th and first African American President in the history of the United States is now settled and the President has begun his duty in office, do you still believe in his leadership, policies and decisions made so far in his presidency? does he still has the same positive image he had during the race? Please feel free to vote. Thank you.
In the 2008 election for president, did you vote for:
Obama
McCain
I did not vote for either candidate
No matter how you voted, do you usually think of yourself as a:
democrat
republican
independent or something else
Which was more important in your vote for president?
my candidate's positions on the issues
my candidate's leadership/personal qualities
Compared to the way news media have treated other presidents, have the news media been harder on Barack Obama, easier on Barack Obama, or have they treated him the same as other presidents?
harder
easier
the same
don't know/ no answer
Is Obama different or typical kind of polititian?
typical
different
in deciding your vote for president was the race of the candidates:
an importent factor
not an importent factor
Which candidate do you think is in touch with people like you?
McCain
Obama
Where did you first hear about Obama?
TV (while served in the Illinois Senat)
TV (during 2008 presidential campaign)
radio (while served in the Illinois Senat)
radio (during 2008 presidential campaign)
press (while served in the Illinois Senat)
press (during 2008 presidential campaign)
Internet (while served in the Illinois Senat)
Internet (during 2008 presidential campaign)
Did anyone call you or talk to you in person on behalf of either major presidential campaign about coming out to vote?
yes, for Barack Obama
yes, for John McCain
yes, for both Barack Obama and John McCain
no, I was not connected
Did you receive any handouts from candidates by mail?
yes, from Barack Obama
yes, from John McCain
yes, from both Barack Obama and John McCain
no, I didn't receive any
What did motivate you to vote for Obama? (if voted for Obama)
his plan
his leadership
his personal qualities
his political campaign
didn't vote for him
How the Internet has changed your political view?
since the previous presidential election campain, would-be candidates began to take social networking one step futher by creating social networks dedicated specifically to their campaigns. That helped undecided voters to decide who to vote for
The public has embrased web tools to make their voices heard, now it's just a matter of seeing how well the candidates listen
I don't surf the Internet
Does Barack Obama still have your support as President considering the events, decisions etc he has made?
yes
no
unsure
your age
18-20
21-30
31-40
41-60
60 and over
your gender
male
female
state of residency
This poll was created on 2009-05-21 12:36:36 by Ekaterina Kashina