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December 13, 2023

Democrats Want Harsh Punishment for Trump

Nearly half of American voters think former President Donald Trump is guilty of attempting to overturn the 2020 election, and Democrats in particular want to see Trump punished. Additionally, many support criminal punishment for members of the media who alleged that fraud tainted the 2020 outcome.

December 12, 2023

One-in-Five Mail-In Voters Admit They Cheated in 2020 Election

More than 20% of voters who used mail-in ballots in 2020 admit they participated in at least one form of election fraud.

December 11, 2023

Just 24% Think Congress Is Passing Good Legislation

Less than a quarter of voters believe Congress is doing anything to make their lives better.

December 8, 2023

GOP Still Leads on Issue of Taxes

Less than a year before the 2024 election, voters still trust Republicans more on the key issue of taxes, although the margin has narrowed.

December 7, 2023

Cancel George Washington? 40% of Democrats Approve

Even though most voters have a positive opinion of George Washington, a substantial number of Democrats support a proposal in New York City that would tear down statues of America’s first president.

December 6, 2023

Less Government, Lower Taxes: Still a Winning Agenda

By a 14-point margin, most voters still prefer a limited-government agenda.

December 5, 2023

J6 Video: Fewer Now Suspect Feds Provoked Riot

Voters are now less inclined to believe that undercover agents provoked the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, following the release of thousands of hours of surveillance video of the so-called “J6” riot.

December 4, 2023

GOP Widens Lead on Immigration Issue

Illegal immigration is a very serious problem, according to a majority of voters, and the Republican Party leads by 12 points on the issue.

November 30, 2023

Election Integrity: 59% of Arkansas Voters Want Paper Ballots

By nearly a 2-to-1 margin, voters in Arkansas support calls for switching their state’s elections to paper ballots.

November 29, 2023

Biden 2024? Most Voters Say, ‘No, Joe’

President Joe Biden is too old for the job, according to a majority of voters, who don’t think he should seek reelection next year.

November 28, 2023

Impeach Mayorkas? 55% Approve Move Against DHS Secretary

A majority of voters support congressional efforts to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

November 27, 2023

Veepstakes 2024: Most Democrats Want Harris Again, DeSantis Leads With GOP as Trump’s Running Mate

Many voters don’t want Vice President Kamala Harris as President Joe Biden’s 2024 running mate, but most Democrats do. Among Republican voters, meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis leads among potential VP picks, if former President Donald Trump is next year’s GOP nominee.

November 22, 2023

China: 45% Rate Biden ‘Poor’ on Issue

After President Joe Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a plurality of voters still rate Biden as doing a poor job dealing with China.

November 21, 2023

Voters Much More Confident in Social Security

Confidence that Social Security will pay out its promised benefits has increased significantly, including among younger voters, who have previously been most skeptical about the program.

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November 20, 2023

‘Islamophobia’? Most Voters Don’t Think So

A majority of voters don’t believe that Muslims in America are victims of unfair treatment.

November 17, 2023

Election Integrity: 56% Say Cheating Likely in 2024

A majority of voters expect cheating to influence next year’s presidential election, and see mail-in voting as part of the problem.

November 16, 2023

Parties Even on Ethics Issue, But Biden Tops Trump

On the issue of ethics and corruption in government, Democrats and Republicans are tied, but former President Donald Trump is viewed as less ethical than President Joe Biden.

November 15, 2023

Democrats Lead by Double Digits on Abortion Issue

More than three-quarters of voters expect abortion to be an important issue in the 2024 election, and Democrats hold an 11-point advantage on the issue.

November 14, 2023

2024: Biden Leads Trump, But What About RFK Jr. Factor?

The third-party campaign of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could have a major impact on the 2024 presidential election.

November 13, 2023

‘Bidenomics’ Still Not Working, Most Voters Say

A majority of voters believe the economy has gotten worse under President Joe Biden, but most Democrats want to blame Republicans in Congress.