More See Midterms as Referendum on Biden
By a six-point margin, voters view the upcoming midterm elections as being more about President Joe Biden than individual candidates and issues, and half say a Republican win means Biden should change course.
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September 7, 2022
September 6, 2022
Most Voters Say Hunter Biden’s ‘Laptop From Hell’ Still an Important Story
The abandoned laptop that revealed Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealing remains an important story, according to voters, many of whom think it could have changed the 2020 election.
September 1, 2022
Majority Still ‘Very Concerned’ About Economy
Worries about the American economy have eased somewhat in recent months, but the issue remains a top concern for most voters.
August 30, 2022
Most Voters Still Rate Biden ‘Poor’ on Immigration
America’s illegal immigration problem is getting worse, most voters still believe, and President Joe Biden’s handling of the issue remains unpopular.
August 25, 2022
Immigration: GOP Holds 10-Point Lead on Issue
Nearly half of voters rate President Joe Biden as doing a poor job on immigration, an issue where the Republican Party maintains a strong advantage.
August 25, 2022
Justice or Politics? Most Voters Think DOJ Now Politicized
A majority of American voters believe the federal Department of Justice’s investigation of former President Donald Trump is politically motivated, but most of them still approve of the investigation.
August 24, 2022
62% Say Media Bias Getting Worse
Most voters still believe “fake news” is a serious problem, and don’t trust the political news they get from the media.
August 23, 2022
Most California Voters Support Limits on Abortion
As California prepares for a referendum on abortion rights this November, most voters in the state – including many who consider themselves pro-choice – oppose late-term abortion.
August 22, 2022
Inflation, Crime Still Top Concerns for Voters
The issues most important to American voters haven’t changed all year, as inflation and violent crime remain atop the list.
August 18, 2022
‘Biden’s Gestapo’? Trump Raid Hurts Voter Trust in FBI
Last week’s raid by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on former President Donald Trump’s home has damaged the FBI’s standing with Republican and independent voters.
August 16, 2022
Garland’s Favorability Now at 36%
More voters still have a negative perception of Attorney General Merrick Garland than view him favorably, and don’t think he’s doing a better job than his predecessors.
August 12, 2022
Trump Raid: Half Approve, But Share ‘Third World’ Concerns
Although half of voters approve of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s raid on the Florida home of former President Donald Trump, even more agree with criticism of the unprecedented event.
August 11, 2022
Most Americans Still Oppose Military Draft
Despite reports of recruiting shortfalls by the U.S. military, fewer than one-in-four Americans are in favor of a military draft.
August 10, 2022
GOP Voters Expect More Party Loyalty
Who do political parties represent, their own voters or outside interests? Republicans care about this question more than Democratic voters do.
August 8, 2022
Election Integrity: Voters Favor Arizona-Style ‘Audits’
Concerns about election cheating remain high, and a majority of voters favor the procedure by which Arizona “audited” disputed 2020 presidential election results in Maricopa County.
August 3, 2022
Blame Democrats for Recession, Most Voters Say
Despite denials from the White House, most voters think the American economy is in a recession – and agree that Democrats are to blame for it.
August 2, 2022
Colorado Voters Worry State Becoming Too Crowded
Rapid population growth has transformed Colorado, and most voters in the state say the change is for the worse.
August 1, 2022
Biden vs. Trump: Guess Who Wins Rematch?
A majority of voters have an unfavorable opinion of President Joe Biden, who would lose a rematch election with former President Donald Trump.
July 29, 2022
Trump-Backed Candidates Lead Arizona GOP Primary
Three top statewide candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump are ahead of the Republican primary field in Arizona.
July 28, 2022
Have J6 Committee Hearings Moved the Needle?
A special congressional committee has spent weeks holding televised hearings about the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, but with apparently little effect on public opinion.
