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March 29, 2024

56% 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.

 

August 8, 2023

Trump 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.

July 28, 2023

Biden 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.

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July 12, 2023

Ukraine 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.

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June 30, 2023

GOP Has Edge With Independent Voters on Corruption Issue

Republicans are more trusted to deal with corruption in government, especially among independent voters.

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May 25, 2023

Durham 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.

October 4, 2022

Election 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.

September 21, 2022

Republicans 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, 2022

42% 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.

September 1, 2022

Majority Still ‘Very Concerned’ About Economy

Worries about the American economy have eased somewhat in recent months, but the issue remains a top concern for most voters.

August 24, 2022

62% Say Media Bias Getting Worse

Most voters still believe “fake news” is a serious problem, and don’t trust the political news they get from the media.

August 22, 2022

Inflation, Crime Still Top Concerns for Voters

The issues most important to American voters haven’t changed all year, as inflation and violent crime remain atop the list. 

August 16, 2022

Garland’s Favorability Now at 36%

More voters still have a negative perception of Attorney General Merrick Garland than view him favorably, and don’t think he’s doing a better job than his predecessors. 

August 11, 2022

Most Americans Still Oppose Military Draft

Despite reports of recruiting shortfalls by the U.S. military, fewer than one-in-four Americans are in favor of a military draft.

August 10, 2022

GOP Voters Expect More Party Loyalty

Who do political parties represent, their own voters or outside interests? Republicans care about this question more than Democratic voters do.

August 3, 2022

Blame Democrats for Recession, Most Voters Say

Despite denials from the White House, most voters think the American economy is in a recession – and agree that Democrats are to blame for it.

August 2, 2022

Colorado Voters Worry State Becoming Too Crowded

Rapid population growth has transformed Colorado, and most voters in the state say the change is for the worse.

July 28, 2022

Have J6 Committee Hearings Moved the Needle?

A special congressional committee has spent weeks holding televised hearings about the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, but with apparently little effect on public opinion.

July 25, 2022

Energy Policy Matters: Voters Trust GOP More on Issue

With gasoline prices still near an all-time high, voters want the government to boost domestic production, and trust Republicans more than Democrats by more than 2-to-1 on the issue.

July 21, 2022

2024: Voters Don’t Want Retread Presidential Candidates

Media rumors suggest Hillary Clinton may be planning a comeback, but voters overwhelmingly don’t want her to make another White House run in 2024. However, voters also aren’t keen on other failed candidates who have previously sought the presidency.