Despite reports of unrest among liberal Democrats regarding certain moves made by President-elect Obama, Gallup's tracking poll finds liberals still overwhelmingly support him. Among liberal Democrats, 93% are confident Obama will be a good president, and 96% have a favorable opinion of him.

Obama currently enjoys decent numbers among Republicans as well. About half (51%) of liberal/moderate Republicans and almost a third (29%) of conservative Republicans are confident Obama will be a good president. Obama's favorable ratings among both groups are even better, with 61% of liberal/moderate Republicans and 37% of conservative Republicans holding a favorable opinion of him.