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October 26, 2017

51% Say Lawbreaking Likely in Clinton Dealings With Russia

With the Clinton Foundation and Hillary Clinton’s campaign coming under increasing investigative scrutiny for their ties to Russia, just over half of voters now think something illegal was going on. 

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October 24, 2017

Voters Share Obama’s, Bush’s Concerns About Today’s Political Climate

Former Presidents Obama and George W. Bush on the same day last week bemoaned the current state of politics in America in remarks many interpreted as aimed at President Trump. Voters strongly agree with what they had to say.

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October 24, 2017

National Security Now Ties Trump Links to Russia As Top Voter Concern

Nine months into Donald Trump's presidency, voters are still concerned about his administration's Russia connection, but worries about national security have now jumped to the top of the list of voter concerns as well.

October 20, 2017

Despite Blockades, Voters Still Like Trump’s Revised Travel Ban

Two federal judges in Hawaii and Maryland have blocked President Trump’s latest attempt at a travel ban, but roughly half of voters still want one.

October 20, 2017

More Voters OK With Taxpayers Cushioning Spike in Obamacare Rates

Without the cost-sharing subsidies to insurers, Obamacare premiums are expected to rise 20% to 50%, and more voters are now willing to front those costs to help cushion the blow for those who can’t afford it.

October 19, 2017

Voters Less Upset with Bowe Bergdahl Prisoner Swap

U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl pleaded guilty this week to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.

October 18, 2017

Faith Rises In Government As Protector Of Religious Rights

Voters are nearly evenly split on whether the federal government is a protector of or threat to U.S. religious rights, but they are more inclined than in previous years to see it as a protector.

October 16, 2017

Voters See Positive NAFTA Changes As Likely

Voters remain critical of free trade in general but suspect that the ongoing renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) initiated by President Trump will produce something better for the United States.

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October 12, 2017

Voters Credit Obama As Much As Trump For Improving Economy

Voters are evenly divided over whether President Trump or President Obama is responsible for the current economic boom but continue to have a lot more economic faith in themselves than in the man in the White House.

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October 11, 2017

Democrats Not Big on Removing Pelosi, Schumer

A senior House Democrat said last week that it was time for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to step down. But only a fifth of Democrats think that’s a good idea.

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October 11, 2017

Support For Current Constitution Hits 10-Year Low

Polarization among today’s voters is glaringly apparent when they are asked whether the U.S. Constitution should be changed or left alone, with support for the Constitution as is at its lowest level in a decade.

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October 5, 2017

Voter Belief that Supreme Court Should Stick to the Constitution Plunges

A majority of voters continue to believe the U.S. Supreme Court should abide by the Constitution, but that number dropped to its lowest level in nearly a decade.

October 4, 2017

Voters Give Their Congressional Representatives Better Marks

Voters aren't overwhelmed with their own representatives to Congress but are more supportive of them than they have been in years.

October 3, 2017

Voters Blame Democrats If New Tax Code Doesn’t Pass

Congress is working on a proposal that would be the most dramatic overhaul of the U.S. tax code in decades. But most voters don’t think it will happen, and a sizable number believe that’s because of Democrats in Congress.

October 2, 2017

Voters Put A Price On Buying Politicians

Voters strongly believe politicians at all levels of government can be swayed with cash but say local elected officials can be bought for a lot less than those higher up.

September 28, 2017

Voters Are Distrustful of Government At Every Level

Voters still see a lot more corruption in the federal government than in its state and local counterparts, but there’s doubt about government honesty at every level.

September 28, 2017

12% Think Most Americans Are Informed Voters

Voters remain strongly convinced that their fellow countrymen go to the polls without being fully aware of what is at stake.

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September 26, 2017

69% of Democrats Say Trump A Bigger Threat Than North Korea’s ‘Rocket Man’

Voters think President Trump is as big a threat to the United States as the North Korean dictator who is promising to attack us with nuclear weapons.

September 22, 2017

Voters More Confident U.S. Will Remain Most Powerful Nation

Voters have more faith today that the United States will remain the world’s top superpower.

September 20, 2017

Voters Don’t See A Problem With “USA” Chant

A high school in California is facing controversy after addressing what they considered an intolerant “USA” chant at sporting events. While nearly half of voters don’t think the government is sensitive enough to concerns of racial, ethnic, religious and social minorities in this country, they don’t see this chant as an intolerant expression.