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                            September 24, 2026Democrats Lead Strongly on Corruption Issue
The Democratic Party is more trusted than Republicans to deal with corruption, an issue most voters say will be important in their midterm vote.

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                            September 23, 2026Democrats Maintain Advantage on Taxes
The Democratic Party is more trusted than the GOP to handle taxes, with less than six weeks remaining before the midterm elections.

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                            September 21, 2026Democrats Now Lead on National Security Issue
Democrats have gained an advantage on the issue of national security, as most voters believe the Iran war has been bad for America.

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                            September 18, 202647% Favor $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ Idea
President Donald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans win the midterm elections is approved by nearly half of voters, but few say it will affect how they vote.

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                            September 17, 202650% Give Trump ‘Poor’ Grade on Iran Policy
The decision to go to war with Iran was wrong, most voters say, and most don’t think President Donald Trump is doing a good job on the issue.

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                            September 15, 202654% Say Economy Will Be Most Important Midterm Issue
No issue will be more important than the economy in deciding how they vote in this year’s midterm elections, most voters say.

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                            December 26, 202457% Favor FBI Probe of Liz Cheney
A majority of voters want former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to answer for her role in the committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

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                            December 26, 2024Most Favor Confirming RFK Jr. Nomination
A majority of voters support Senate confirmation for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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                            December 24, 202441% Blame Mental Health for Mass Shootings
In the wake of last week’s shooting at Christian school in Wisconsin, a plurality of voters see mental health as a leading factor in such crimes.

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                            September 2, 2024Did the Government Lie About Jobs?
Most voters suspect politics was involved in the overestimate of job creation that the federal government recently admitted.

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                            May 27, 2024Voters Don’t Trust ‘Race Card’ Politics
With racial rhetoric beginning to stir the presidential campaign, most voters still believe politicians who play the so-called “race card” aren’t really helping minorities. 

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                            March 29, 202456% See Government as a Threat to Religious Rights
Amid warnings about “Christian nationalism,” the number of voters who view the U.S. government as a threat to religious liberty has sharply increased.
 
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                            August 8, 2023Trump Indictment: Democrats Approve, But Other Voters, Not So Much
Democratic voters overwhelmingly approve the indictment of former President Donald Trump on charges related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

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                            July 28, 2023Biden or Trump? We’re Doomed, Many Voters Say
As the 2024 election shapes up as a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, a large percentage of voters think the country is doomed if their preferred candidate loses.
July 12, 2023Ukraine or Taiwan? Voters Divided Over U.S. Defense Priorities
Most Democrats believe the war in Ukraine should be America’s top defense priority, while Republicans and independents are more worried about a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
June 30, 2023GOP Has Edge With Independent Voters on Corruption Issue
Republicans are more trusted to deal with corruption in government, especially among independent voters.
May 25, 2023Durham Report: 63% Believe Russia Smear Was ‘Hit Job’ Against Trump
A majority of voters want consequences for Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials who promoted false accusations of “Russian collusion” against former President Donald Trump.

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                            October 4, 2022Election Integrity: 61% Say Issue Is Very Important
Preventing cheating in elections is a priority for voters, who expect the issue to be important in next month’s midterm elections.

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                            September 21, 2022Republicans Still Have Edge in Voter Enthusiasm
With the midterm elections less than seven weeks away, more Republicans than Democrats say they’re very excited to vote this fall.
September 20, 202242% Say Ukraine War Has Made U.S. National Security Worse
Most voters believe national security will be an important issue in November, and are more likely to view the war in Ukraine as harmful to U.S. interests.