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September 20, 2018

Voters Think Politicians Only Raise Race Issues to Get Elected

As campaigning for November’s midterm elections ramps up, voters are split over the level of racial discussions on the campaign trail but think those issues only come up in the first place to get votes.

September 19, 2018

Voters Aren’t Politically Correct And Say Neither is Trump

Voters view so-called political correctness as a problem and see it as a wedge used to silence opposition. President Obama was politically correct, they say; President Trump is not.

September 17, 2018

Just Don’t Call A Candidate A Socialist

When it comes to political labels, moderate and conservative are best for candidates, socialist the worst.

September 17, 2018

Voters Promise Big Turnout in November

Voters in both major parties are equally enthusiastic - and determined - about casting their ballots this fall.

September 14, 2018

Voters Turn Their Backs on Incumbents

Most voters say they plan on voting for someone other than the incumbent in the upcoming election and, if given the option, would send everyone in Congress packing.

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September 12, 2018

Only 38% Welcome Obama Back on the Campaign Trail

Democrats think former President Obama’s presence on the campaign trail is a boost for candidates in their party, but all voters aren’t as convinced.

September 12, 2018

Voters Think Platforms More Important Than Money to Win Elections

As midterm elections approach, voters are strong believers in quality over quantity, in that a candidate’s positions have more weight than their pocketbook.

September 11, 2018

Voters More Likely to Make A Political Contribution This Year

Most voters haven’t contributed to a political campaign, but those who have are even more likely to do so this year.

September 10, 2018

Most Voters Think Democrats Favor Larger Government Over Smaller One

Most Americans continue to favor a smaller, more hands-off government than a larger, more hands-on one. But while voters think Republicans share their beliefs, they see Democrats as preferring the opposite.

September 6, 2018

Voters Don’t Think Government Should Interfere With Business Over Political Differences

With all the latest calls to boycott everything from Nike to In-N-Out Burger to the New Yorker, voters draw the line at government interference in the marketplace.

September 6, 2018

58% See Politically-Driven Boycotts as Effective

Nike, the New Yorker and west coast burger chain In-N-Out are the latest recipients of calls to boycott from members of various political parties. But while just one-in-three have participated in politically-spurred boycotts, many think they’re effective.

August 30, 2018

Bye-Bye, NAFTA: Voters Think New Deal with Mexico Better for U.S.

Voters approve of President Trump’s decision to scrap the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and think the new U.S. trade deal with Mexico is better for America.

August 24, 2018

Voters Say Next Democratic Nominee Likely to Put World Before America

Voters agree with President Trump that America should come first on the world stage but don't think the Democratic party's next presidential nominee is likely to agree.

August 23, 2018

Will U.S. Be Most Powerful at the End of 21st Century?

Voters are continuing to grow more confident that the United States will remain the world’s top superpower for the foreseeable future.

August 23, 2018

Voters Are Backing Off The News But Still Think It’s Reliable

Fewer voters now say they’re following the news more closely than they were a year ago, but they still overwhelmingly consider the news they are getting reliable.

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August 22, 2018

Biden’s Still Democrats’ Choice to Challenge Trump in 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden remains the clear favorite among Democrats to be their presidential nominee in 2020. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator who challenged Hillary Clinton for the party’s nomination in 2016, is a fading second.

August 21, 2018

Voters Think Reporters Side With Violent Protesters

Following the “Unite the Right’s” first anniversary white supremacy rally earlier this month that was counter-protested by groups like so-called “antifa”, voters think police do a good job dealing with violent protesters but don’t think the media sides with them.

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August 20, 2018

67% Disagree With Cuomo About America’s ‘Greatness’

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a hopeful for the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential nomination, said recently, “We’re not going to make America great again. It was never that great.”

August 17, 2018

Republicans More Likely To Vote Party Line Than Democrats

Republicans have more allegiance to their political party than Democrats.

August 17, 2018

46% See Benefit of A Competitive Third Party

As the nation gears up for midterm elections, half of voters say they’ve voted independent and think the nation would benefit from a strong third party.