The Republican Candidates in a Word

The Latest Data, Research and Analysis on Election 2012   The Republican Candidates in a Word  Aug. 30, 2012 - Mitt Romney's image has changed substantially as the public has learned more about him, according to a new Pew Research/Washington Post poll that asked what one word best describes the Republican nominee. Certain words, such as "honest" and "businessman," are more prominent than they were earlier in the campaign, while others, such as "Mormon," are mentioned less often. The balance of words, though, remains more negative than positive. Read the report.  See also: Paul Ryan in a Word: 'Conservative,' 'Intelligent' Go to our Campaign 2012 page to see all of our latest surveys, analyses and resources. The Political Party Quiz: Where do you fit on the political spectrum? Take the Pew Research/PBS NewsHour quiz and read the explanation of How We Placed You.    Ask the Expert: Determining Who is a 'Likely Voter'   Scott Keeter, director of survey research for the Pew Research Center, explains why pollsters switch from registered voters to likely voters in their samples as Election Day nears, and how the Pew Research Center determines who is likely to vote. Read more.  See also: Party Affiliation and Election Polls The Pew Research Center The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. The center conducts public opinion polling, demographic studies, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. It does not take positions on policy issues. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Follow our latest reports and analysis on Facebook or on Twitter @pewresearch and at our web site, pewresearch.org. See all our reports, data and analysis related to the campaign at the Pew Research Center's Campaign 2012  homepage.   http://pewresearch.org/topics/politicsandelections/