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February 13, 2020

Voters Narrowly Favor Law Allowing Crime Victims to Sue Sanctuary Cities

Voters still aren’t thrilled with the idea of living in a community that protects illegal immigrants from federal authorities. But they support only narrowly a law that would allow victims of crimes by those illegal immigrants to sue sanctuary communities.

January 30, 2020

Most Still Want Tight Border Control, Not Open Borders

Voters still favor tough border control and say it’s too easy to get in and stay in the United States illegally. But they also think illegal immigration is getting a little harder these days.

January 23, 2020

Most Are Dubious About Talks to End Failed War in Afghanistan

The clock is still ticking on America’s longest-running war. But few voters think the war in Afghanistan has accomplished its mission, and most think it’s unlikely to have a happy ending.

January 15, 2020

41% Say U.S. Should Do More to Help Iranian Protesters

A sizable number of Americans want to get involved in the pro-democracy protests in Iran, but they’re doubtful the protests will lead to meaningful change. Most suspect, however, that increased U.S. sanctions will push Iran to negotiate over its nuclear program.

January 9, 2020

39% Agree Iraq War Was ‘Worst Decision’ in U.S. History

With the Iraqi parliament demanding that the last 5,000 U.S. troops leave its country, many voters here share President Trump’s view that the invasion of Iraq was the biggest American blunder ever. Fewer than ever consider the effort a success story.

January 7, 2020

Reaction to Trump’s Iran Strike Is Another Party Line Vote

Voters are evenly divided over President Trump’s decision to have a top Iranian general killed, but as is generally the case with questions regarding the president, it’s a party line vote. More voters than ever, however, now fear war with Iran is likely.

December 12, 2019

Most See Pensacola Shootings As Terrorist Act

Most voters view the recent mass shooting by a Saudi aviation student at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida as terrorism. They also continue to question whether Muslims are treated unfairly in this country.

November 20, 2019

Voters Show Little Support for U.S. Role in Hong Kong Protests

Most voters here are aware of the escalating pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong but don’t favor U.S. involvement. They’re also slightly less likely to suspect that our government gives China a pass on bad behavior because of its economic muscle.

November 13, 2019

Voters Don’t Back Medicare for All With Their Tax Dollars

Support has fallen for expanding Medicare to all Americans as opponents detail the staggering likely cost to taxpayers. Few voters are willing to spend much, if anything, to make it a reality.

November 8, 2019

Most Say Drug Bosses Control Mexico, Want Troops on Border If Violence Grows

Voters strongly believe drug cartels are now the most powerful force in Mexico and that the U.S. military should be used to stop the drug-related violence they expect to cross our southern border.

November 5, 2019

Most Still Aren’t Willing to Spend Big to Fight Global Warming

Most voters continue to worry about global warming AKA climate change but not enough to part with their hard-earned money to do something about it.

October 31, 2019

Most Say U.S. Defeating ISIS, Democrats Not So Sure

Most voters continue to view ISIS as a danger to U.S. national security but remain confident America is winning the war with the radical Islamic State terrorist group. Despite the recent killing of the two top ISIS leaders, however, Democrats are a lot less convinced that America is winning.

October 16, 2019

Democrats Value Syria A Lot More Than GOP, Unaffiliated Voters

Nearly half of voters still regard Syria as important to America’s well-being, but Democrats feel that way much more strongly than other voters.

October 9, 2019

Most Agree With Trump’s Withdrawal from ‘Endless Wars’

President Trump’s decision to pull back the U.S. military in Syria may be a policy even most Democrats can agree with.

September 25, 2019

Voters Are More Likely Now To Put Environment Ahead of the Economy

With a robust economy and a booming jobs market, voters are feeling more protective of the environment than they have in the past.

September 12, 2019

Voters Fear Economic Impact of Abrupt End to Fracking

The United States has become the world’s largest producer of oil and natural gas thanks to the use of fracking, an hydraulic drilling practice opposed by many environmentalists. Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren has vowed to end fracking if she’s elected, but voters aren’t sure that’s such a good idea.

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September 10, 2019

Most Still Oppose Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Immigrants

Massachusetts legislators are close to voting on whether to join the 13 states that now let illegal immigrants get legal driver’s licenses. While support continues to grow among voters nationally, most still oppose allowing such a policy where they live.

September 9, 2019

28% of Democrats Say It Should Be Illegal to Join the NRA

The National Rifle Association is America’s largest gun rights organization with more than five million members. But a sizable number of Democrats views it as a terrorist group and believes it should be against the law for Americans to belong to pro-gun rights organizations like the NRA.

September 6, 2019

Most Support Speeding Death Penalty for Mass Shooters

Attorney General William Barr hopes to make it easier and quicker to sentence mass shooters to death, and most Americans think that’s a good idea.

August 30, 2019

Trump Getting Tougher, Voters Say, But Most Want Russia As A Friend

Voters think President Trump is getting more aggressive with Russia, but most continue to believe it’s better to have the former Soviet Union as a friend than an enemy.