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December 6, 2017

Most Like Melania Trump, Don't See Her As Policy Player

Despite a Vanity Fair article that claims Melania Trump didn’t want to be first lady, voters generally like her but believe she is less involved in day-to-day business at the White House than her predecessor. As with virtually all things Trump, there is wide partisan disagreement over the first lady, though.

December 4, 2017

Voters Reject Government Shutdown To Protect ‘Dreamers’ Program

A top Senate Democrat is threatening to force a federal government shutdown unless Congress does something to protect the nearly 800,000 illegal immigrants who came to this country as children who now face possible deportation.

December 4, 2017

Voters Aren’t Giving Trump’s Tweets Many Likes

Voters remain critical of the role social media plays in modern politics and really don't like President Trump's use of Twitter.

November 30, 2017

The Winner of the 1st Annual Fake News Trophy Is …

Voters agree with President Trump that so-called “fake news” is a serious problem in America today. If a Fake News Trophy were to be awarded this year, the winners should be...

November 29, 2017

Most Voters Still Oppose Health Care Mandate

Senate Republicans are nearing a deal on repealing the individual health care mandate implemented under the Obama administration. A majority of voters continue to oppose the requirement that all Americans buy or obtain health insurance, opting for more free market competition between insurance companies instead of more government intervention.

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November 28, 2017

Most Believe Sex Allegations Against Bill Clinton

Voters have only a slightly less favorable opinion of Bill Clinton, but most believe the women who have accused the former president of sexually abusing them.

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November 28, 2017

Most Favor Age Ceiling for Presidents That Would Cut Out Trump, Clinton, Biden, Sanders

Most voters recognize that a U.S. citizen must be 35 years old to be elected president but also think there should be a ceiling on how old a candidate for the White House can be.

November 27, 2017

Voters Don’t See More Sexual Harassment, Just More Coverage

With news of sexual harassment permeating Hollywood, Washington and even the media itself, many are wondering why it seems like a much bigger problem today than in the past. But voters are saying it’s not happening more often, we’re just talking about it more.

November 27, 2017

50% Think World Leaders See Trump as Weaker Than Obama

Voters are not too optimistic about President Donald Trump’s relationship with most world leaders, and half think those world leaders view him as weaker than his predecessor.

November 21, 2017

Voters Say Franken Should Resign If Charges True

Most voters say it’s time for Senator Al Franken to go if his accusers are right.

November 21, 2017

Voters Tilt Toward Democrat Control of House, Senate

Thinking ahead to next year’s midterm elections, voters are leaning towards returning the Democrats to control of the entire Congress for the first time since early 2011.

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November 20, 2017

Is Biden The Man for 2020? Democrats Think So

As Joe Biden travels the country to promote his new book, voters—especially Democrats—have renewed enthusiasm about the possibility of a 2020 presidential run for the former vice president, even though he has not yet committed to entering the race.

November 20, 2017

Most Voters See Passing Tax Reform Legislation As Important

Republican leaders in Congress are aiming to pass tax reform legislation by the year’s end, and most voters think it’s important that happens. Even nearly half of Democrats feel that way.

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November 17, 2017

GOP Voters Not Sure Moore Should Be Denied His Senate Seat If Elected

Republicans aren't sure whether the Senate GOP leadership should try to deny Roy Moore his seat if the embattled Senate candidate wins election next month.

November 17, 2017

Most Prefer Russia As A Friend, Not An Enemy

Voters by a two-to-one margin agree with President Trump that it’s better for the United States – and the world - to have Russia on our side.

November 16, 2017

Nearly Half Support Legalizing Pot

With more states poised to potentially legalize recreational marijuana use soon, support among voters to legalize it in their state is slowly climbing.

November 16, 2017

Most Voters Think Republicans Will Lose Control of Congress in Midterms

Most voters think it’s probable Republicans will relinquish control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, and even a sizable number of GOP voters agree.

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November 15, 2017

Trump’s Trip – Success or Failure?

President Trump just wrapped up a 12-day trip through Asia, and voters who were following his travels most closely tend to think he did a good job, particularly on trade.

November 14, 2017

Voters More Optimistic About U.S.-China Relations Following Trump’s Asia Trip

President Trump just wrapped up a 12-day long trip to Asia, including a visit with Chinese President Xi Jingping, and voters think the trip may have made a difference in the future of Chinese-American relations.

November 14, 2017

Voters See Secretary of State as Key Cabinet Role, But Do They Know Tillerson?

A sizable number of voters see the secretary of State as the most important Cabinet position these days, but one-in-five voters aren’t familiar with the person currently holding that role.