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September 27, 2017

43% Say North Korea Thirsty for War with U.S.

Attitudes toward North Korea are little changed despite the increasingly heated rhetoric between the United States and the rogue communist regime. But voters are less supportive these days of direct military action against North Korea. 

September 25, 2017

Most Voters Not Willing To Pay Higher Taxes for Obamacare

It may cost Americans more money each year in taxes to continue to fund Obamacare in its current form. But voters aren’t too keen on paying higher taxes to keep it alive.

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September 21, 2017

Most Support Continued U.S. Involvement in UN

While most voters agree that the United States is overpaying for its involvement in the United Nations, a majority of voters still have a positive view of the UN and think the United States should continue to be a part of it.

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September 20, 2017

Voters Still Think UN Costs Taxpayers Too Much

Voters still think the United States is overpaying for its involvement in the United Nations but are feeling a little more charitable than they were a year ago.

September 20, 2017

Voters Think U.S. Winning War Against ISIS

After losing a major stronghold in Iraq, the Islamic State group (ISIS) may be close to defeat on the ground there, and voters here think the United States definitely has the edge on its radical rival of recent years.

September 19, 2017

Most U.S. Voters Consider Iran An Enemy

As President Donald Trump mulls his options on the Iran nuclear deal, most voters continue to view Iran as an enemy but have mixed feelings on how Trump has dealt with the Middle Eastern nation.

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September 14, 2017

Voters Break Even on Medicare For All

Democrats are beginning to line up to challenge President Trump in 2020, and many are now embracing Bernie Sanders’ plan to offer taxpayer-funded Medicare to all Americans.

September 14, 2017

57% Say Immigration Reform Unlikely in Next Six Months

President Trump has given Congress six months to come up with an immigration reform package if it wants to protect the so-called "Dreamers" from deportation, but most voters think passage of such legislation is unlikely in the near future.

September 13, 2017

Most Americans Agree With DeVos on Sexual Misconduct on Campuses

During a speech at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School last week about sexual assault on campus, education Secretary Betsy DeVos stated...

September 12, 2017

Voters Don't Believe Immigration Reform Will Lead to Border Control

President Trump has challenged Congress to come up with a long overdue comprehensive reform of the nation's immigration laws in the next six months, but voters remain skeptical that real border control is on the way.

September 6, 2017

48% Favor Continuing ‘Dreamers’ Program To Shield Illegal Immigrants

Voters are less convinced that illegal immigrants take jobs away from Americans and tend to favor the continuation of an Obama-era program that protects from deportation illegal immigrants who came here as children.

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August 25, 2017

Americans Say Media Identifies With Protesters, Trump With Police

Voters thought President Obama identified more with the protesters in places like Charlotte and Baltimore when they challenged the police.

August 23, 2017

Voters See Win in Afghanistan As Unlikely

The United States has been at war in Afghanistan for nearly 16 years, but even following President Trump’s announcement of a troop surge there, voters remain skeptical that victory is on the horizon.

August 16, 2017

Voters Think China Should Be Doing More to Reduce North Korean Threat

China announced late last week that it will not intervene if North Korea initiates an attack against the United States, but will step in to prevent an attack on North Korea if the United States initiates.

August 1, 2017

Most Still Oppose Driver’s Licenses For Those Here Illegally

California, one of 12 U.S. states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, is on track to issue nearly a million such licenses by the end of the year. But most voters continue to oppose licenses for illegals in the state they live in.

July 31, 2017

Most Voters Say ‘No’ To Border Wall

The House last week approved $1.6 billion in spending for President Trump’s proposed wall along the Mexican border, but with illegal immigration at the Mexican border at a 17-year low, most voters don’t want it anymore.

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July 28, 2017

Republicans Welcome Military Transgender Ban; Democrats Don’t

Voters are evenly divided over President Trump’s decision to prohibit from military service those who want to live openly as the opposite sex.

July 13, 2017

Voters See Anti-Semitism As a Serious Problem In U.S.

While most voters believe that anti-Semitism is a serious problem in America, they don’t believe that sentiment is fueling criticisms of Israeli government policies.

July 10, 2017

52% Oppose Repeal of Obamacare If Fixes Can't Be Found

President Trump has urged Congress to repeal Obamacare and fix it later if legislators can't agree on changes to it now. But while most voters agree the health care law hasn't been a success, they would rather leave it as is than throw it out completely.

July 6, 2017

Support Grows for Military Response to North Korea

Voters here strongly believe world leaders need to confront North Korea with military force if necessary to end the rogue communist nation’s push for nuclear weapons. But a growing number say the United States should go it alone if necessary.