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December 19, 2019

Gap Narrows in Trump vs. Michelle Obama Contest

With some Democrats worrying that the current hopefuls for their party’s nomination can’t beat President Trump next year, speculation has begun anew that Michelle Obama will enter the race. The former first lady still has a narrowing advantage over the president in a hypothetical 2020 matchup.

December 17, 2019

49% Say Anti-Trump Democrats Driven More By Hillary’s Loss Than Trump ‘Crimes’

Voters see little chance that Republicans will jump on the Democrats’ impeachment bandwagon. Most Democrats think that’s because of GOP party loyalty, but then most Republicans believe the impeachment is driven not by broken laws but by President Trump’s defeat of Hillary Clinton in 2016.

December 16, 2019

Voters Favor Jail, Firing for Rogue Officials Who Targeted Trump

Voters are ready to jail or fire senior law enforcement officials who illegally targeted President Trump, but most think they are unlikely to be punished.

December 11, 2019

Voters Turn Away From Third-Party Solution

Voters aren’t overly enthusiastic about either of the two major political parties, but they’re less confident than ever that a genuinely competitive third party would make a difference.

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December 9, 2019

31% Say U.S. Presidency More Powerful Under Trump

Voters still generally feel the president of the United States has about the right level of power, but a sizable number, especially Democrats, worry that the presidency is getting more powerful under President Trump.

December 4, 2019

Voters Question NATO’s Worth

NATO was created after World War II to protect a war-ravaged Europe from the communist Soviet Union, but 70 years later voters here question whether U.S. taxpayers should still pay the biggest bill and wonder what they’re getting for it.

November 27, 2019

Voters Are Less Hopeful Congress Will Approve Trade Deal to Replace NAFTA

The new trade deal the Trump administration has negotiated with Canada and Mexico is languishing in the House of Representatives. While voters still regard it as an improvement over the much-maligned NAFTA, they’re a lot less confident that Congress will approve it.

November 22, 2019

61% Say Most Politicians Intent on Dividing Us

Come together? Not likely, voters say, if most politicians have their way.

November 21, 2019

Voters Fear Violence From Trump’s Foes More Than His Supporters

Voters see a bigger threat from President Trump’s opponents over policy issues than from his supporters if Democrats succeed in removing him from office. One-in-three still see the threat of civil war in the near future.

November 7, 2019

Voters Are Less Convinced Trump Won Fairly in 2016

The Mueller report cleared the Trump campaign of campaign collusion with the Russians in 2016, but voters, including Republicans, are more skeptical nevertheless about Donald Trump’s win over Hillary Clinton.

November 6, 2019

Voters Frown on Second-Choice Voting

New York City yesterday voted to become the largest city with ranked-choice voting in which voters choose not just their first choice but several candidates in order of preference. The second-choice votes help pick a winner if no candidate earns more than 50% of the vote. But voters nationwide aren’t thrilled by the idea.

October 25, 2019

For Voters, More Government Is A Problem, Not A Solution

Voters aren’t nearly as convinced as the candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination that more government is the answer.

October 25, 2019

Most Say Foreign Aid Not Worth It for Taxpayers

While foreign aid to Ukraine is dominating the headlines, most voters continue to view U.S. government dollars sent to other countries as a bad deal for taxpayers.

October 23, 2019

67% Say Most Are Not Informed Voters

Voters remain highly suspicious of how much their fellow voters know when they go to the polls.

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October 22, 2019

42% Think Pelosi Worse Than Most House Speakers

A sizable number of voters think Nancy Pelosi doesn’t measure up to most of her predecessors as speaker of the House, but Democrats are enthusiastic supporters.

October 15, 2019

Voters See Trump, Democrats With Plans for the Future

Voters remain sure that President Trump and the Democratic Party know where they’re headed, but they’re less confident that Republicans have a similar focus.

October 2, 2019

Voters Are Madder at the Media Than at Trump or His Foes

Voters are mad at President Trump and his political opponents, but they’re angriest at the media these days.

October 1, 2019

Voters Say No Trump No Solution to What Divides Us

Voters are more likely to blame President Trump for the country’s political division but don’t think electing Hillary Clinton instead would have changed much. They also don’t see Trump’s defeat next year as a solution to what divides us.

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September 26, 2019

33% Say New York Times Is Usually Accurate

Fake news or the real thing? Only one-in-three voters think the New York Times gets it completely right most of the time.

September 20, 2019

Most Don’t See More Women Leaders As Better for Society

Voters aren’t convinced that more women political leaders are the way to go, perhaps in part because most think men and women have more common interests than not.