Voters See ‘Antifa’ Protesters Chiefly as Troublemakers
Voters are following the actions of the so-called “antifa” protesters and aren’t impressed with what they see.
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September 18, 2017
September 12, 2017
61% Say It’s Time for Hillary Clinton To Retire
Hillary Clinton is back today with a new book, “What Happened,” to further explain why Donald Trump is president instead of her. But most voters still don’t buy her excuses and think it’s time for her to step off the national stage.
September 6, 2017
Fewer Than Ever Think There's Too Much Government Power
Voters have long believed there’s a natural tension between government power and individual freedom, but while most still think there’s too much government power, they’re less inclined to say so than in the past.
September 6, 2017
More See Government As A Problem Than A Solution
President Ronald Reagan said in his first inaugural address in 1981 that “government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” Voters still agree and hope Congress and the president don't blunt the cutting knife.
September 5, 2017
Most Say FBI Should Make Clinton Files Public
Most voters still think Hillary Clinton is likely to have broken the law in her handling of classified information and disagree with the FBI’s decision to keep secret its files on last year’s Clinton probe.
September 1, 2017
Most Now Think Feds Should Finance Weather Disaster Clean-Up
The Houston area is reeling after being hit by Hurricane Harvey earlier this week, but more voters than ever now think the clean-up and recovery efforts in situations like these should be the federal government’s responsibility.
August 31, 2017
Voters Think FEMA, Feds Doing Good Job With Harvey Response
Hurricane Harvey has devastated the Houston, Texas area, with more still to come. But voters are happy with the emergency response so far.
August 30, 2017
Voters Don't Think Too Highly of House, Senate
Few voters give members of the House of Representatives and Senate high marks on their job performance. But Republicans aren’t quite as skeptical.
August 30, 2017
Democratic Support for Bipartisan Government Continues to Grow
Voters are fully aware that the Republicans run both the House of Representatives and Senate these days, but they’d prefer a two-party rule. Most Democrats agree, but Republicans, unsurprisingly, want to keep the status quo.
August 28, 2017
72% Say Politicians Talk Race To Get Votes
The issues of race and politics are in the news after officials in cities across the country are calling for Confederate monuments to come down. But most voters think politicians aren't sincere when it comes to their motives for raising racial issues.
August 24, 2017
Voters More Optimistic of Founding Fathers' Views of U.S. Today
Voters are slightly more positive these days that if America’s founders returned to the United States, they would consider it a success.
August 23, 2017
41% Think Navy Experiencing More Mishaps At Sea
The commander of the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet was relieved of his duties yesterday following four separate accidents involving Navy ships in the Pacific this year.
August 21, 2017
Voters Strongly Defend Washington, Jefferson, Lessons of the Past
Despite calls by some politicians and the media for erasing those connected to slavery from U.S. history, it looks like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson are going to be with us awhile longer. Voters strongly believe it’s better to learn from the past than erase it.
August 21, 2017
Voters Side With Trump In Defense of Historic Monuments
Voters tend to agree with President Trump’s defense of historical statues, and few think getting rid of Confederate monuments will lessen racial tensions in America.
August 18, 2017
Republicans Tuning into the News Less Than Democrats, Unaffiliateds
Nearly half of voters are following the news more closely these days, but supporters of President Trump and those in his party are starting to tune out more.
August 18, 2017
A Third of Republicans Want McConnell, Ryan Out
Late last week, President Trump criticized Mitch McConnell over the failure to pass a health care repeal bill before the August recess, raising the question of whether the Senator should step down from his position. Even one third of his fellow Republicans think that’s a good idea.
August 17, 2017
Voters Don't Favor Trump Pardon for Arpaio
President Trump announced he is considering pardoning former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was recently found guilty of criminal contempt for ignoring a judge’s order to stop traffic patrols targeting illegal immigrants. But most voters don’t think the president should pardon him. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
August 16, 2017
Most Still Say Newcomers Should Adopt American Culture
The majority of voters still say newcomers to America should adopt our culture, language and heritage, but that number is down from surveys over the past few years. More than ever now say they should keep their own customs.
August 14, 2017
60% Rate U.S. Society As Fair and Decent
Most voters continue to believe that American society is generally fair and decent, but they don't feel as strongly when it comes to President Trump’s views on society.
August 11, 2017
Military Action Against North Korea Likely Soon, Voters Say
Most voters think it’s likely the United States will soon be at war with North Korea.
