Inflation, Economy Top Voter Concerns
With inflation near an all-time high and fear of a recession looming, economic issues are most important to American voters.
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June 16, 2022
June 14, 2022
J6 Hearings: Most Voters Aren’t Watching Much
While a majority of voters believe the congressional investigation of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot is important, most will watch little if any of the committee’s televised hearings.
June 13, 2022
Election Integrity: Does Georgia Deserve Apologies?
Nearly half of voters believe President Joe Biden and Major League Baseball should apologize to Georgia after last year’s controversy over the state’s new election law.
June 8, 2022
Voters Want Roll Calls for Bills in Congress
Voters overwhelmingly support a Republican congresswoman’s demand for roll call votes in the House of Representatives, and also believe members of Congress should read the bills they pass into law.
June 6, 2022
Voters Divided Over 'Assault Weapon' Ban
Proposals to ban certain types of weapons, including AR-15 rifles, in the wake of recent mass shootings have voters divided over whether such legislation would be constitutional.
June 3, 2022
‘2000 Mules’: Documentary’s Message Resonates With Voters
The new documentary “2000 Mules,” which investigates evidence of widespread cheating in the 2020 presidential election, is hitting home with voters who have seen the film.
June 1, 2022
‘Hate Speech’ or Free Speech? Voters Divided
Most voters are concerned about “hate speech” on the Internet, but are divided about whether it can be suppressed without violating First Amendment free speech protections.
May 31, 2022
Can ‘Red Flag’ Laws Prevent Mass Shootings?
Mental health problems are seen as a leading factor in mass shootings by young men, and voters overwhelmingly support so-called “red flag laws” to help prevent such tragedies.
May 26, 2022
Republicans Have Advantage in Voter Enthusiasm
Less than six months away from the congressional midterms, Republicans are more fired up than Democrats about voting this November.
May 25, 2022
Election Integrity: Most Voters Still Suspect Cheating
Protecting the integrity of elections remains a high priority for American voters, most of whom still suspect there was cheating in the 2020 presidential election.
May 24, 2022
Can Gun Control Stop Mass Shootings? Most Voters Say ‘No’
In the aftermath of a teenage gunman’s deadly spree in Buffalo, most voters remain unconvinced that more gun control laws can prevent such mass shootings.
May 19, 2022
Most Voters Think Hillary’s Campaign Broke the Law
With the first trial of Special Counsel John Durham’s investigation now in a D.C. courtroom, a majority of voters believe Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign acted illegally by encouraging federal agencies to spy on Donald Trump's campaign.
May 18, 2022
53% Think World Leaders See Biden as Weaker Than Trump
Voters don’t see President Joe Biden as having good relationships with most world leaders, and more than half believe those world leaders view him as weaker than his predecessor.
May 17, 2022
Abortion: Two-Thirds of Voters Favor Limits
More voters describe themselves as pro-choice than pro-life, but a significant majority support state laws that limit how late in a pregnancy an abortion can be performed.
May 16, 2022
Climate Change: Democrats More Concerned Than Other Voters
Climate change isn’t a very important issue for most voters, but Democrats are significantly more concerned about the problem.
May 13, 2022
‘Fake News’ Still a Media Problem, Voters Say
The news media don’t question President Joe Biden as aggressively as they questioned former President Donald Trump, according to a majority of voters who say “fake news” is still a major problem.
May 12, 2022
Voters More Worried About Inflation Than Abortion Rights
Despite news reports that the Supreme Court may be ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion rights haven’t displaced inflation at the top of the list of issues most concerning to voters.
May 10, 2022
War in Ukraine: Who’s Winning?
More than two months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a plurality of voters see the conflict as a stalemate, and fears of a wider war in Europe remain high.
May 9, 2022
Voters More Worried About Gas Prices Than Climate Change
A majority of voters are concerned about rising energy costs and favor increased drilling for oil and gas, although most Democratic voters consider reducing climate change a higher priority.
May 6, 2022
Inflation: Voters Expect Issue Will Matter in November
Most voters rate President Joe Biden poor for his handling of the economy, and say inflation will be a very important issue this fall in the midterm elections.
