Few Republicans Would Be Sad To See Paul Ryan Go
Rumors are swirling around that Paul Ryan may step down as Speaker of the House of Representatives. While he is liked by a strong majority of Republicans, they wouldn’t be sad to see him go.
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March 30, 2018
March 29, 2018
Most Voters Aren’t Swayed by Stormy Daniels’ Claims
CBS-TV’s long-running “60 Minutes” series scored its highest-ever ratings Sunday night with its interview of porn star Stormy Daniels who claims she had a sexual relationship with Donald Trump 12 years ago. But most voters don’t attach much importance to her claims now that Trump is president of the United States.
March 28, 2018
44% Think March For Our Lives Will Drive Gun Control Change
This past Saturday, thousands of Americans participated in March for Our Lives events for stronger gun control and protections for students in light of last month’s Parkland, Florida school shooting. While voters aren’t convinced the marches will bring about change, they definitely see more political involvement among students today.
March 26, 2018
Voters See Reporters As More Anti-Trump These Days
Fresh into President Trump’s second year in office, voters see even more bias against the president in the media than they did at the start of his presidency.
March 22, 2018
How Do Voters Feel About the CIA?
President Trump recently promoted Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo to secretary of State following Rex Tillerson’s departure, leaving behind an agency most voters are impressed with.
March 21, 2018
38% Say Trump Keeping Campaign Promises More Than Most Presidents
Voters don’t have much faith when it comes to political campaign promises, but a sizable number think President Trump is more likely to deliver than most.
March 19, 2018
Black Voters Like Louis Farrakhan. Everyone Else, Not So Much
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus and a leader of the Women’s March are catching heat after information surfaced that they met with or appeared at events with Louis Farrakhan, a notorious anti-Semite.
March 14, 2018
70% Say ‘No’ to Slavery Reparations
Congresswoman Maxine Waters constantly calls for President Trump’s impeachment and even suggests she may challenge him in 2020. But few voters think favorably of the California Democrat, and they look even less favorably on her support for slavery reparations for black Americans.
March 13, 2018
Voters Say States Shouldn't Be Allowed to Shirk Federal Law
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing California over its actions to shield illegal immigrants from federal immigration laws.
March 6, 2018
65% Oppose Voting Rights for Felons in Prison
Maine and Vermont are currently the only two states where a convicted felon can vote while he or she is still in prison, but with a new bill introduced in February, New Jersey may soon be added to that list. Most voters don’t feel that’s right, but Democrats and black voters are more receptive to it than others.
March 5, 2018
Republicans Like Trump’s Direction; Democrats Want A Change
Ohio Governor John Kasich is joining with Arnold Schwarzenegger to champion a more centrist Republican Party, and Democrats think that’s a great idea. Republicans, however, are sticking with President Trump.
March 2, 2018
58% Say Florida Shooting Suspect Should Get Death Penalty
Most Americans think the death penalty is a fair punishment if the man accused of killing 17 people during a school shooting in Florida is convicted, and nearly half don’t think, in general, that leniency should be granted to suspected criminals if they are found to be mentally ill.
February 26, 2018
Most Voters Don’t Think Non-Union Members Should Pay Dues
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case that could have huge ramifications for unions.
February 23, 2018
Half Agree Russia Is Likely Election Meddler But Say U.S. Does, Too
Now that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe has resulted in 13 indictments against Russians for meddling in the 2016 presidential election, half of voters think it’s possible this alleged interference cost Hillary Clinton the presidency. But slightly more think the U.S. government also interferes in the elections of other countries.
February 22, 2018
Social Media Users Say Sites Don’t Influence Their Politics
Last Friday, Robert Mueller’s special investigation handed over indictments against 13 Russians for meddling in the 2016 election by using stolen identities from American citizens to promote mostly pro-Trump political activist campaigns through social media.
February 22, 2018
Is POTUS Most Powerful?
Voters think the president of the United States holds the right amount of power, though they’re not sure if that makes him the most powerful person in the world.
February 21, 2018
Voters Blame Politicians for Federal Deficit
Voters think it’s important to consider spending cuts across the board to reduce the federal budget, but they think it’s the fault of politicians that nothing is getting cut.
February 21, 2018
32% Say FBI Director Must Go
Most voters continue to view the embattled Federal Bureau of Investigation favorably and aren’t ready to fire the FBI’s boss because of its failure to act on warning signs about the Florida school shooter.
February 20, 2018
Support High for Trump's Infrastructure Plan
President Trump’s plan to fix the nation’s ailing infrastructure calls for generating $1.5 trillion in upgrades through ventures involving the federal government, state government and private industry.
February 15, 2018
Voters Don’t Trust Government With Their Tax Dollars
Though Congress and the president continue to introduce bills with increasingly more spending, most voters – including those who want a more hands-on government - don’t trust that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely.
