Trump’s Opponent Not Important to Most Anti-Trump Voters
Just over half of voters continue to say they’re likely to vote against President Trump this fall. A sizable majority of those voters don’t seem to care who runs against him.
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July 8, 2020
July 7, 2020
Democrats Like Supreme Court’s Roberts More Than Republicans Do
The U.S. Supreme Court continues to earn better-than-usual favorable ratings. Democrats are especially enamored with Chief Justice John Roberts, a George W. Bush appointee, who has disappointed conservatives with liberal-leaning votes this year.
July 3, 2020
Voters Strongly Support Mount Rushmore, Historic Statues
Most voters still rally around Mount Rushmore and historic statues around the country that may be out of line with modern-day sentiments. But there is growing support among those under 40 to do away with them.
July 1, 2020
Feds Plan to Bring Back Death Penalty; 50% Agree
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to stop the government from reviving the death penalty for federal cases after not using it for nearly 20 years. Voters still tend to support capital punishment but not like they used to.
July 1, 2020
Jobs Americans Won’t Do? Most Voters Disagree
Supporters of immigration, illegal or otherwise, often say that immigrants take the jobs Americans don’t want, but most voters don’t agree.
June 29, 2020
38% of Voters Think Biden Has Dementia
Nearly four-out-of-10 voters believe Joe Biden has dementia. Most voters, including just over half of Democrats, feel it is important for the likely Democratic presidential nominee to publicly address the issue.
June 26, 2020
Most Feel Personally Less Safe, Ready to Turn to Biden
Voters worry about their safety more these days and have more confidence in Joe Biden than President Trump to make things better. But once again party affiliation makes a big difference.
June 23, 2020
64% Worry About Cop Shortage and Public Safety; Blacks Worry Most
Most Americans value the role of the police and worry that increasing criticism of cops will make their communities less safe. Black Americans are the most concerned.
June 22, 2020
Most Don’t Agree With Democrats or Republicans in Congress
Voters continue to see Democrats in Congress as more liberal than they are and congressional Republicans as more conservative.
June 19, 2020
Military Voters Are A Lot More Critical of Trump
President Trump drew criticism from retired military leaders when he recently threatened to use the armed forces to calm domestic unrest, and veterans in general are a lot more critical of the president than they have been in the past.
June 19, 2020
Most Say Political Party Leaders Out of Step With Their Voters
Most voters in both major parties continue to believe their ideological views are moving away from the leaders of their parties.
June 18, 2020
Most Don’t Trust Political News But Following More Closely
Voters still don’t trust the political news they get and think it remains biased against President Trump. But they’re also following the news more closely these days.
June 17, 2020
30% Say Black Lives Matter More Than All Lives
Belief that black lives matter more than all lives is up from five years ago, but most voters still put all lives first. Voters also still favor a Blue Lives Matter law in their state to protect the police.
June 15, 2020
40% of GOP Voters Think Civil War Likely
With race-driven anti-police protests nationwide, one-in-three voters continue to believe America is on the brink of another civil war. Blacks are the least optimistic that the protests will lead to positive change but the most supportive of removing Confederate symbols from public display.
June 11, 2020
Only 16% Think A Police-Free Society Is Likely
Most voters have a high regard for the police and think they’re likely to be around for a long time to come.
June 10, 2020
Popularity of Black Lives Matter Jumps to 62%
The popularity of the Black Lives Matter movement has climbed dramatically after several days of protest following the police killing of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis.
June 9, 2020
Most Reject Calls for Defunding Police
Despite the high-profile anti-police protests nationwide, few Americans believe there are too many cops in this country, and most reject the push by the political left to defund police departments.
June 8, 2020
Voters See More Racial Discrimination By Cops, Less Concerned With Inner City Crime
Belief that blacks are treated unfairly by police and that police discrimination is a bigger issue than inner city crime have jumped to new highs.
June 5, 2020
37% of Voters Under 40 Say Social Media Influence Their Politics
More voters than ever are regular Internet users, with over one-third of those under 40 now saying their political opinions are influenced by social media. Most continue to believe social media like Facebook and Twitter divide us as a nation.
June 3, 2020
Democrats Continue to Push Felons’ Voting Rights More Than Others
Democrats tend to think it’s too hard to vote in America which explains their strong support for mail-in ballots and are much stronger advocates than other voters of restoring the voting rights of felons who have served their sentences.
