So What If Trump Skips A Debate
Donald Trump plans to sit out the final Republican debate before the Iowa Caucus on Monday. Does it really matter?
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January 27, 2016
January 27, 2016
Is Hillary's Campaign Really in Trouble?
Democrats blame the media for the perception that Hillary Clinton's campaign is stumbling, but voters in general aren't so sure. All agree, however, that there's no need yet for Joe Biden or some other major Democrat to jump into the race for the party's presidential nomination.
January 27, 2016
Voters Strongly Favor Crackdown on Those Who Overstay Visas
A new government report says that over 500,000 visitors to the United States overstayed their legal visas last year and didn’t go home. Most voters think those who overstay their visas are a serious national security threat and that the feds need to take stronger steps to deport them.
January 26, 2016
Are Democratic Voters Feeling the Bern?
Recent polls are showing Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders surging ahead of Hillary Clinton in key states like Iowa and New Hampshire, but are Democratic voters taking this news seriously?
January 25, 2016
48% of GOP Voters Prefer A Candidate Without Political Experience
The good news for Donald Trump is that nearly half of Republicans say they’d rather vote for a candidate who has never held political office over one with political experience. The bad news is that other voters don’t share that view nearly as strongly.
January 22, 2016
Does Palin Help or Hurt Trump?
Voters in general don’t think much of Sarah Palin and see her endorsement of Donald Trump as more harmful than helpful to his candidacy. But for Republicans and conservative voters in particular, the intended audience as the Iowa caucus nears, a Palin endorsement is a plus.
January 21, 2016
Putin Not A Factor In U.S. Election So Far
Following a British government report that suggests Vladimir Putin approved of the assassination of a Russian dissident spy in England, Donald Trump is again being questioned about his generally favorable comments about the Soviet leader. As far as Trump is concerned, Putin is a strong leader and no threat to the United States.
January 21, 2016
Voters Say Politics, Not Best Deal, What Government Contracts All About
Most voters continue to strongly doubt that the government is playing it smart with taxpayer money.
January 20, 2016
GOP Says Government A Problem; For Democrats, It’s the Solution
Is the government a problem or the solution to problems? It depends on which political party you belong to.
January 20, 2016
Most Voters Are Still Angry
Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump recently responded to critics of his abrasive campaign rhetoric by saying he would “gladly accept the mantle of anger” because the government is being run by “incompetent people.” Voters, especially Republicans, share that sentiment.
January 19, 2016
Do Voters Want One-Party Rule?
As election season moves into full swing, voters are closely divided over whether one- or two-party rule is better for Washington, D.C.
January 14, 2016
Voters Say Terrorism Should Be Obama’s Chief Concern
Voters are increasingly critical of President Obama’s handling of national security issues and think he should focus on terrorism for the remainder of his time in the White House.
January 14, 2016
Do Americans Want Automatic Voter Registration?
Democratic lawmakers in Maryland have proposed legislation that would automatically register to vote all eligible residents who avail themselves of government social services or sign up for Obamacare through the state's health insurance exchange. California and Oregon automatically add people to the state voter rolls when they seek driver's licenses, but the Maryland plan would go well beyond that.
January 13, 2016
Only 28% Trust Feds to Fairly Enforce Gun Control
Supporters of additional gun control generally consider the National Rifle Association their biggest problem, but distrust of the federal government remains a big hurdle for them to clear.
January 13, 2016
Will An Obama Endorsement Matter In This Year’s Election?
While voters in general say a candidate endorsement from President Obama will not impact their voting decision this November, most in his own party say it would. But voters regardless of partisan affiliation agree that the upcoming election will have little to do with the president’s record.
January 13, 2016
State of the Union: Does Obama’s Agenda Divide Us?
President Obama acknowledged in his final State of the Union speech last night that “the rancor and suspicion between the parties has gotten worse instead of better” during his presidency, while at the same time speaking proudly of what he considers his greatest accomplishments. But for many voters, his accomplishments are exactly what have divided us.
January 12, 2016
Voters Say State of the Union Speech Leads Nowhere
President Obama is scheduled to deliver his final State of the Union address this evening, and Democrats once again are the most likely to be paying attention. But even voters in Obama’s party admit that presidents don’t accomplish most of what they promise in the annual speeches.
January 12, 2016
Just 15% Think It's More Dangerous Here Than In Other Countries
Despite the threats of terrorism and mass shootings, few U.S. voters believe that life in the United States is more dangerous than elsewhere in the world.
January 11, 2016
Voters See North Korean Nuclear Attack As More Likely
North Korea claims to have made its first hydrogen bomb, and Americans are more concerned that the rogue Communist nation will use a nuclear weapon to attack the United States. Most welcome an international response, including military action if necessary, to stop North Korea from going further.
January 11, 2016
Do Voters Think A Candidate Should Quit If Indicted?
A former federal prosecutor recently made headlines with his prediction that Hillary Clinton will be indicted soon for trafficking in classified information on a private e-mail server while working as secretary of State. But should a criminal indictment put Clinton’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on hold? Just over half of Democrats say no.
