More Voters These Days Applaud U.S. Efforts to Find Alternative Energy Sources
One-in-three voters think the United States has stepped up its exploration of alternative energy sources, a significant improvement from previous years.
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June 6, 2018
June 5, 2018
Voters Think Young Blacks Doing Better Under Trump Than Obama
Voters feel young black Americans are better off under President Trump than they were under Barack Obama, the nation’s first black president.
June 1, 2018
Nuclear Fears Fall, But Democrats More Scared of North Korean Threat
With a summit meeting between President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un seemingly back on track, voter worries about a nuclear attack from North Korea continue to fade. But Democrats still fear the president is making things worse.
May 30, 2018
Most Voters Want A Minimum Marriage Age
Delaware recently became the first state in the nation to fully ban child marriage for all minors, and a similar bill is about to get a vote in the New Jersey State Assembly. Most voters think there should be a legal minimum age for marriage on a national scale, and most think that age should outlaw marriage for minors.
May 22, 2018
34% Favor Ban on Federal Funds for Abortion
Voters still view Planned Parenthood favorably and aren’t overly supportive of the Trump administration’s new ban on taxpayer funding of abortion.
May 17, 2018
51% Support U.S. Recognizing Jerusalem as Capital of Israel
As the Israelis and Palestinians clash along the Gaza Strip, voters feel much more strongly these days that the United States should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
May 14, 2018
51% Now Think North Korea Likely to Slow or Stop Nuclear Weapons
Voters are growing more confident that President Trump is on track to disarm North Korea’s nukes.
May 10, 2018
Voters Torn Over Whether Trump Too Aggressive or About Right With Iran
Following President Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran, few voters accuse him of a lack of aggressiveness with the Iranians, and more think he’s on the right course.
May 3, 2018
38% of Voters See Better U.S.-Israeli Relations Under Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week attempted to convince President Trump to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, one of the only major world leaders to do so. A plurality of voters thought after the 2016 election that Trump would improve relations with Israel, and many now think that has come to fruition.
April 30, 2018
Most Want to Keep Out Central Americans Now At Mexico Border
Most voters think the government should stop the caravan of Central Americans now at the Mexican border from entering the United States. Even more say failing to stop them will lead to more illegal immigration.
April 27, 2018
Voters Still See Iran Nuclear Deal as Ineffective
As the deadline approaches for President Donald Trump to decide whether the United States will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, a majority of voters continues to believe it has done little to cease the development of nuclear weapons in Iran. But that figure has been trending downward since details of the Obama administration's plan began to emerge.
April 23, 2018
A Fresh Face For Cuba, But Voters Don't See Much Change Ahead
For the first time in nearly 60 years, someone without the last name Castro will rule Cuba. But will things change? Nearly half of U.S. voters don’t think so, but they still feel the United States should improve its relations with the Communist nation.
April 10, 2018
Support for Troops on U.S-Mexico Border Is Way Down
President Trump has ordered the National Guard to the border with Mexico to help stop illegal immigration, but support for using the military there has fallen dramatically. Few voters think it would be a boost to U.S. national security.
April 6, 2018
Republicans Welcome U.S.-China Trade Spat, Democrats Don’t
Voters are closely divided over whether the United States and China are now in a trade war and whether America will emerge as the victor. But political affiliation once again colors the opinions.
April 5, 2018
Fewer Voters See Syria As a Vital National Security Interest
As President Trump talks to his staff about pulling U.S. troops out of Syria, fewer voters see the war-torn nation as a vital national security interest for the United States. And nearly half continue to believe the best way to handle the Syrian crisis is to leave it alone.
April 4, 2018
51% Favor Using NAFTA To Stop Illegal Drugs, Immigrants from Mexico
Voters here are strongly critical of Mexico’s efforts to keep illegal drugs and illegal immigrants out of the United States, and just over half agree with President Trump that NAFTA is a good weapon to use to make our southern neighbor clean up its act.
March 28, 2018
Few Think U.S.-Saudi Relations Help Stability in the Middle East
President Trump praised the United States' relationship with Saudi Arabia in a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but it appears voters aren't as enthusiastic as the president.
March 27, 2018
Voters Say U.S. Not Tough Enough on China
Even as President Trump imposes tariffs on billions of dollars in Chinese goods to balance the trade playing field, voters here continue to view China as an economic threat and think the U.S. government has been too easy on it.
March 26, 2018
Putin’s Negatives Decline In Midst of Russian Scuffles
The Trump administration today announced that it is about to expel 60 Russian consular officers and close Russia’s Seattle consulate in retaliation for the poisoning of a Russian spy and his daughter in the UK.
March 19, 2018
Voters Place Importance on Amnesty Over Border Control
When it comes to immigration, voters want to take care of those brought here as children first, then focus on building a wall.
