Voters View Impeachment As DOA in GOP Senate
Even Democrats consider it highly unlikely that the Republican-run U.S. Senate will remove President Trump from office now that he has been impeached by the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives.
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December 26, 2019
December 23, 2019
Most Say Americans Don’t Know How Their Government Works
The impeachment of President Trump by House Democrats has highlighted the complexities of our government, but most continue to believe that Americans don’t know how their government works. They still seem to have a handle on the basics of impeachment, though.
December 20, 2019
51% Agree Impeachment Is ‘Abuse of Power’ By Democrats
Voters appear to give President Trump a slight edge in the war of words over impeachment.
December 19, 2019
Gap Narrows in Trump vs. Michelle Obama Contest
With some Democrats worrying that the current hopefuls for their party’s nomination can’t beat President Trump next year, speculation has begun anew that Michelle Obama will enter the race. The former first lady still has a narrowing advantage over the president in a hypothetical 2020 matchup.
December 17, 2019
49% Say Anti-Trump Democrats Driven More By Hillary’s Loss Than Trump ‘Crimes’
Voters see little chance that Republicans will jump on the Democrats’ impeachment bandwagon. Most Democrats think that’s because of GOP party loyalty, but then most Republicans believe the impeachment is driven not by broken laws but by President Trump’s defeat of Hillary Clinton in 2016.
December 16, 2019
Voters Favor Jail, Firing for Rogue Officials Who Targeted Trump
Voters are ready to jail or fire senior law enforcement officials who illegally targeted President Trump, but most think they are unlikely to be punished.
December 11, 2019
Voters Turn Away From Third-Party Solution
Voters aren’t overly enthusiastic about either of the two major political parties, but they’re less confident than ever that a genuinely competitive third party would make a difference.
December 9, 2019
31% Say U.S. Presidency More Powerful Under Trump
Voters still generally feel the president of the United States has about the right level of power, but a sizable number, especially Democrats, worry that the presidency is getting more powerful under President Trump.
December 4, 2019
Voters Question NATO’s Worth
NATO was created after World War II to protect a war-ravaged Europe from the communist Soviet Union, but 70 years later voters here question whether U.S. taxpayers should still pay the biggest bill and wonder what they’re getting for it.
November 27, 2019
Voters Are Less Hopeful Congress Will Approve Trade Deal to Replace NAFTA
The new trade deal the Trump administration has negotiated with Canada and Mexico is languishing in the House of Representatives. While voters still regard it as an improvement over the much-maligned NAFTA, they’re a lot less confident that Congress will approve it.
November 22, 2019
61% Say Most Politicians Intent on Dividing Us
Come together? Not likely, voters say, if most politicians have their way.
November 21, 2019
Voters Fear Violence From Trump’s Foes More Than His Supporters
Voters see a bigger threat from President Trump’s opponents over policy issues than from his supporters if Democrats succeed in removing him from office. One-in-three still see the threat of civil war in the near future.
November 7, 2019
Voters Are Less Convinced Trump Won Fairly in 2016
The Mueller report cleared the Trump campaign of campaign collusion with the Russians in 2016, but voters, including Republicans, are more skeptical nevertheless about Donald Trump’s win over Hillary Clinton.
November 6, 2019
Voters Frown on Second-Choice Voting
New York City yesterday voted to become the largest city with ranked-choice voting in which voters choose not just their first choice but several candidates in order of preference. The second-choice votes help pick a winner if no candidate earns more than 50% of the vote. But voters nationwide aren’t thrilled by the idea.
October 25, 2019
For Voters, More Government Is A Problem, Not A Solution
Voters aren’t nearly as convinced as the candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination that more government is the answer.
October 25, 2019
Most Say Foreign Aid Not Worth It for Taxpayers
While foreign aid to Ukraine is dominating the headlines, most voters continue to view U.S. government dollars sent to other countries as a bad deal for taxpayers.
October 23, 2019
67% Say Most Are Not Informed Voters
Voters remain highly suspicious of how much their fellow voters know when they go to the polls.
October 22, 2019
42% Think Pelosi Worse Than Most House Speakers
A sizable number of voters think Nancy Pelosi doesn’t measure up to most of her predecessors as speaker of the House, but Democrats are enthusiastic supporters.
October 15, 2019
Voters See Trump, Democrats With Plans for the Future
Voters remain sure that President Trump and the Democratic Party know where they’re headed, but they’re less confident that Republicans have a similar focus.
October 2, 2019
Voters Are Madder at the Media Than at Trump or His Foes
Voters are mad at President Trump and his political opponents, but they’re angriest at the media these days.
