Most Rate Senate's Handling of Kavanaugh Process As Poor
Most voters disapprove of how the U.S. Senate has conducted Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation process and say the U.S. Supreme Court nominee has been investigated enough.
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October 5, 2018
October 4, 2018
Voters Say FBI's Kavanaugh Investigation Won’t Satisfy Anyone
Democrats think the FBI’s expanded background investigation into allegations of sexual assault lodged against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will prove fruitful. Republicans do not. Regardless, voters in both parties don’t think it will satisfy anyone.
October 4, 2018
Voters Continue to See Greater Danger of Political Violence
Despite America’s increasing partisanship leading up to the midterm elections, voters actually see a little bit less of a threat of political violence than this time a year ago. And, for once, Republicans and Democrats alike agree.
October 3, 2018
Voters Want IDs at the Polls, Don’t See Them as Discriminatory
The state of Missouri is wrapping up its lawsuit over voter identification laws, which the plaintiffs in the case argue are discriminatory toward certain groups of people. Other states across the country, nonetheless, are attempting to enact their own voter identification laws leading up to November’s midterm elections.
October 3, 2018
Most Agree With Kavanaugh’s Harsh Criticism of Confirmation Process
An angry Judge Brett Kavanaugh told the Senate Judiciary Committee late last week: “This confirmation process has become a national disgrace. The Constitution gives the Senate an important role in the confirmation process, but you have replaced advise and consent with search and destroy.”
October 2, 2018
Voters Oppose Voting By Cell Phone, See Higher Fraud Risk
In the upcoming midterm elections, West Virginia will be the first state to allow voters to cast their ballots using their mobile phones, but voters are not jumping to follow suit, citing fraud concerns.
October 1, 2018
Who Do You Believe - Kavanaugh or Ford? It’s A Tie
Voters are slightly more likely now to believe Christine Ford’s allegations of sexual assault against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but last Thursday’s high-profile Senate hearing didn’t change many minds. Most voters still think Kavanaugh’s Senate confirmation is likely.
September 28, 2018
Voter Opinions on Kavanaugh Grow Stronger
As America becomes more familiar with Brett Kavanaugh, voters are developing strong opinions about the Supreme Court nominee, but their willingness to vote for senators who support him hasn’t wavered.
September 28, 2018
Voters Still See Benefit of UN Involvement
President Trump reinforced his “America First” doctrine at the United Nations this week in a rejection of globalism, but nonetheless, voters still support our continued involvement in the UN and a growing number say the United States should continue to be the organization’s biggest benefactor.
September 27, 2018
America Deadlocks Over The ‘Case’ Against Kavanaugh
As the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares today to hear details of accuser Christine Ford’s allegation of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, America is a nation evenly divided against itself. Kavanaugh adamantly denies the charge.
September 26, 2018
Voters Not Confident Spending Cuts Are Coming
With a new spending bill heading through Congress once again to keep the government operating, most voters don’t see significant government spending cuts coming anytime soon, even though they think those cuts are good for the economy.
September 26, 2018
Is 'America Great Again'? Voters Not Convinced It Is
It’s a rallying cry for President Trump: “Make America Great Again.” But nearly two years into Trump's presidency, almost half of U.S. voters think more needs to be done.
September 25, 2018
Most Think New Gov Spending Should Be Offset By Cuts Elsewhere
Congress is set to pass a spending bill this week to avoid another partial government shutdown, but most voters think any new spending should be offset by cuts in other areas of the budget.
September 25, 2018
Voters Still Favor Kavanaugh Vote in Senate - And Want It Soon
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists the U.S. Senate will vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and most voters still support that decision. There’s also only slightly less urgency in their minds about getting the job done.
September 24, 2018
56% See Media Witch Hunt of Public Figures Accused of Sexual Wrongdoing
Several high profile actors, politicians and journalists have been accused of sexual wrongdoing in the wake of the #MeToo movement. But most voters think these public figures aren’t getting a fair shake by the media.
September 24, 2018
Half of Voters Say Reporters Aim to Defeat Kavanaugh’s Confirmation
Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation has been top news for weeks, but voters don’t think the media is trying to do him any favors.
September 21, 2018
Kavanaugh Has Edge in Voter Trust, But 29% Undecided
Voters are closely divided over whether U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh attempted to sexually assault a girl when he was in high school, although many are still withholding judgment. But confidence that Kavanaugh will ultimately be confirmed by the Senate is down.
September 21, 2018
Most Don't Think Their Fellow Citizens Are Informed Voters
Most voters still think that they personally know the issues when they go to vote but question whether others do.
September 20, 2018
Voters Think Politicians Only Raise Race Issues to Get Elected
As campaigning for November’s midterm elections ramps up, voters are split over the level of racial discussions on the campaign trail but think those issues only come up in the first place to get votes.
September 19, 2018
Voters Aren’t Politically Correct And Say Neither is Trump
Voters view so-called political correctness as a problem and see it as a wedge used to silence opposition. President Obama was politically correct, they say; President Trump is not.
