Capitol Riot: Harsh Sentences Divide Voters
Democrats are satisfied with long prison sentences for supporters of former President Donald Trump who rioted at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, but other voters, not so much.
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September 13, 2023
September 12, 2023
70% Want Term Limits for Congress
Voters overwhelmingly support term limits for members of Congress, but don’t expect such a measure to be enacted.
September 11, 2023
Good-Bye, Mitch? Most Want McConnell’s Resignation
Amid questions about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health, an overwhelming majority of voters agree that the Kentucky Republican should resign his post as Senate Minority Leader.
September 8, 2023
Support for Gun Control Increases
A majority of voters now believe America needs stricter gun control, including a ban on the sale of so-called “assault weapons.”
September 8, 2023
Trump Maintains Primary Lead After First GOP Debate
Former President Donald Trump’s decision to skip the first televised debate among Republican candidates does not appear to have shaken his strong support among GOP voters.
September 5, 2023
‘Bidenomics’: 52% Say Economy Has Gotten Worse
A majority of voters believe economic conditions have worsened under President Joe Biden.
August 31, 2023
Inflation: Voters Expect Issue to Be Important in 2024
An overwhelming majority of American voters still consider inflation a serious problem and expect it to be a key issue in next year’s election.
August 30, 2023
Should Trump Debate?
Former President Donald Trump skipped the first debate among candidates for the 2024 Republican nomination, but half of Republican voters say he should be in the next debate.
August 29, 2023
Voters Prioritize Border Security Over Ukraine War
By a 2-to-1 margin, voters believe controlling the U.S. border is more important than helping Ukraine fight Russia.
August 28, 2023
36% of Democrats Want Newsom to Challenge Biden
Many voters – including more than a third of Democrats – want California Gov. Gavin Newsom to challenge President Joe Biden for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination .
August 24, 2023
Crime: Biden’s Rating Improves Slightly
Crime will be an important issue in the 2024 election, according to a majority of voters, who give President Joe Biden somewhat better grades for handling the issue.
August 23, 2023
Most Democrats Blame Climate Change for Maui Wildfire
Climate change has produced a political divide in voter reaction to the recent wildfire that devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui.
August 22, 2023
Georgia Trump Indictment Divides Voters, But Most Suspect Cheating in 2020
Democrats strongly approve the charges against former President Donald Trump in Georgia, but a majority of voters still suspect cheating stole the election in 2020.
August 18, 2023
Does China Have Too Much Influence in D.C.?
Two-thirds of American voters think their politicians are influenced by China, but aren’t sure which party is most under Beijing’s influence.
August 17, 2023
Trump 2024: To the White House or to Prison?
With former President Donald Trump now facing criminal indictments in four separate cases, voters are divided over where he’ll end up next year.
August 16, 2023
Kamala Harris: Most Don’t See VP Helping Biden’s 2024 Bid
Most voters continue to have a low opinion of Vice President Kamala Harris, and don’t see her as a helpful running mate for President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign.
August 15, 2023
Voters Still Don’t See Economy as Good, Blame Biden
Nearly half of voters think the economy is in poor condition, and think voting President Joe Biden out of office next year would help.
August 14, 2023
Social Security: Democrats Maintain Lead on Issue
More voters trust Democrats to deal with Social Security, and nearly half expect the issue to be very important in next year’s election.
August 11, 2023
Merrick Garland: More Voters Now View Attorney General Unfavorably
Attorney General Merrick Garland continues to be unpopular with voters, who don’t see him doing a better job than most of his predecessors.
August 10, 2023
Democratic Voters Believe They Have More Influence
Most voters think it’s important that political parties represent the voters who elect them, and Democrats are more likely to think that’s true of their own party.
