The Winner of the 1st Annual Fake News Trophy Is …
Voters agree with President Trump that so-called “fake news” is a serious problem in America today. If a Fake News Trophy were to be awarded this year, the winners should be...
General Politics
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November 30, 2017
November 28, 2017
Most Believe Sex Allegations Against Bill Clinton
Voters have only a slightly less favorable opinion of Bill Clinton, but most believe the women who have accused the former president of sexually abusing them.
November 28, 2017
Most Favor Age Ceiling for Presidents That Would Cut Out Trump, Clinton, Biden, Sanders
Most voters recognize that a U.S. citizen must be 35 years old to be elected president but also think there should be a ceiling on how old a candidate for the White House can be.
November 27, 2017
Voters Don’t See More Sexual Harassment, Just More Coverage
With news of sexual harassment permeating Hollywood, Washington and even the media itself, many are wondering why it seems like a much bigger problem today than in the past. But voters are saying it’s not happening more often, we’re just talking about it more.
November 21, 2017
Voters Say Franken Should Resign If Charges True
Most voters say it’s time for Senator Al Franken to go if his accusers are right.
November 21, 2017
Voters Tilt Toward Democrat Control of House, Senate
Thinking ahead to next year’s midterm elections, voters are leaning towards returning the Democrats to control of the entire Congress for the first time since early 2011.
November 20, 2017
Is Biden The Man for 2020? Democrats Think So
As Joe Biden travels the country to promote his new book, voters—especially Democrats—have renewed enthusiasm about the possibility of a 2020 presidential run for the former vice president, even though he has not yet committed to entering the race.
November 20, 2017
Most Voters See Passing Tax Reform Legislation As Important
Republican leaders in Congress are aiming to pass tax reform legislation by the year’s end, and most voters think it’s important that happens. Even nearly half of Democrats feel that way.
November 17, 2017
GOP Voters Not Sure Moore Should Be Denied His Senate Seat If Elected
Republicans aren't sure whether the Senate GOP leadership should try to deny Roy Moore his seat if the embattled Senate candidate wins election next month.
November 17, 2017
Most Prefer Russia As A Friend, Not An Enemy
Voters by a two-to-one margin agree with President Trump that it’s better for the United States – and the world - to have Russia on our side.
November 16, 2017
Nearly Half Support Legalizing Pot
With more states poised to potentially legalize recreational marijuana use soon, support among voters to legalize it in their state is slowly climbing.
November 16, 2017
Most Voters Think Republicans Will Lose Control of Congress in Midterms
Most voters think it’s probable Republicans will relinquish control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, and even a sizable number of GOP voters agree.
November 9, 2017
Voters Not Convinced Fed Chairman is Independent of President
Few voters know much about President Trump’s new Federal Reserve Chairman appointee, Jerome Powell, but they don’t believe he is as free from Trump’s influence as he is supposed to be.
November 9, 2017
Just 32% Think Hillary Clinton Won Democratic Nomination Fairly
Even a lot of Democrats are wondering if Hillary Clinton was really the choice of party voters last year following the release of a new tell-all book by Donna Brazile, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
November 9, 2017
No Red Scare Here: Americans Are Firmly Anti-Communist
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, the communist uprising that led to the creation of the Soviet Union. Nearly three decades after the end of the Soviet threat, Americans still aren't fans of communism and overwhelmingly prefer the existing political system in this country.
November 8, 2017
66% of Voters Say Yes To Up, Down Vote for President's Picks
Most voters think judicial nominations made by the president should go before the Senate for a vote, but they don’t feel as strongly that it’s fair for a U.S. senator to oppose a selection based solely on ideological differences.
November 8, 2017
Republicans See Mueller Probe as Partisan Witch Hunt, Dems Not So Much
As special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation continues, Democrats see the probe as an honest attempt to determine criminal wrongdoing but Republicans view it as a political witch hunt.
November 3, 2017
Most Say It’s Too Easy for Terrorists to Enter U.S.
Most voters share President Trump’s belief that tougher vetting is needed for those who enter this country following Tuesday’s terror attack in New York City.
October 31, 2017
45% Say Trump Governs Like Third-Party President
With President Trump bashing Republicans and Democrats in Congress, a sizable number of voters now regard him as independent of both major parties.
October 27, 2017
66% Say Keep U.S. Troops Out of Places Not Vital to National Interest
Voters continue to believe American soldiers shouldn’t be in places where it isn’t vital to the country's national interest, that number has dipped to its lowest level in years.
