Voters Think Both Parties Have Lost Touch
Even with Republicans now in charge of the White House and both chambers of Congress, most GOP voters still feel like they don’t have a voice in Washington, D.C.
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April 19, 2018
April 18, 2018
Fewer Voters Think Judges Play Politics
Fewer voters now see politics as a factor in judicial decisions, but Democrats are much more convinced of that than others are.
April 17, 2018
Under Trump, Voters See A More Divided Nation. But Who's To Blame?
Voters see a more divided America since Donald Trump was elected president, but they don’t put all the blame on him.
April 16, 2018
Few Praise Comey’s Tenure at FBI; More Want Him Prosecuted
Former FBI Director James Comey has taken to print and the airwaves to angrily denounce President Trump, the man who fired him last year.
April 11, 2018
For Most Voters, U.S. Is The Best Nation in the World
Most voters believe the United States is superior to other nations around the world, but suspect that creates higher expectations from other countries.
April 3, 2018
Voters Not Overly Excited About Privatizing the VA
The ousted secretary of Veterans Affairs, David Shulkin, said he was canned because he opposed privatizing care for veterans. One-in-three voters support privatization of the VA department, as positive views of the department are up.
April 2, 2018
Who Works Harder – Trump, Congress or You?
Most voters remain convinced that they work harder than Congress, but they’re less sure when it comes to President Trump.
April 2, 2018
Most Reject Repeal of the Second Amendment
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens wrote an op-ed in The New York Times last week calling for repeal of the Second Amendment in light of the current gun control debate, but Americans aren't rushing to embrace that idea.
March 30, 2018
Few Republicans Would Be Sad To See Paul Ryan Go
Rumors are swirling around that Paul Ryan may step down as Speaker of the House of Representatives. While he is liked by a strong majority of Republicans, they wouldn’t be sad to see him go.
March 29, 2018
Most Voters Aren’t Swayed by Stormy Daniels’ Claims
CBS-TV’s long-running “60 Minutes” series scored its highest-ever ratings Sunday night with its interview of porn star Stormy Daniels who claims she had a sexual relationship with Donald Trump 12 years ago. But most voters don’t attach much importance to her claims now that Trump is president of the United States.
March 28, 2018
44% Think March For Our Lives Will Drive Gun Control Change
This past Saturday, thousands of Americans participated in March for Our Lives events for stronger gun control and protections for students in light of last month’s Parkland, Florida school shooting. While voters aren’t convinced the marches will bring about change, they definitely see more political involvement among students today.
March 26, 2018
Voters See Reporters As More Anti-Trump These Days
Fresh into President Trump’s second year in office, voters see even more bias against the president in the media than they did at the start of his presidency.
March 22, 2018
How Do Voters Feel About the CIA?
President Trump recently promoted Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo to secretary of State following Rex Tillerson’s departure, leaving behind an agency most voters are impressed with.
March 21, 2018
38% Say Trump Keeping Campaign Promises More Than Most Presidents
Voters don’t have much faith when it comes to political campaign promises, but a sizable number think President Trump is more likely to deliver than most.
March 19, 2018
Black Voters Like Louis Farrakhan. Everyone Else, Not So Much
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus and a leader of the Women’s March are catching heat after information surfaced that they met with or appeared at events with Louis Farrakhan, a notorious anti-Semite.
March 14, 2018
70% Say ‘No’ to Slavery Reparations
Congresswoman Maxine Waters constantly calls for President Trump’s impeachment and even suggests she may challenge him in 2020. But few voters think favorably of the California Democrat, and they look even less favorably on her support for slavery reparations for black Americans.
March 13, 2018
Voters Say States Shouldn't Be Allowed to Shirk Federal Law
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing California over its actions to shield illegal immigrants from federal immigration laws.
March 6, 2018
65% Oppose Voting Rights for Felons in Prison
Maine and Vermont are currently the only two states where a convicted felon can vote while he or she is still in prison, but with a new bill introduced in February, New Jersey may soon be added to that list. Most voters don’t feel that’s right, but Democrats and black voters are more receptive to it than others.
March 5, 2018
Republicans Like Trump’s Direction; Democrats Want A Change
Ohio Governor John Kasich is joining with Arnold Schwarzenegger to champion a more centrist Republican Party, and Democrats think that’s a great idea. Republicans, however, are sticking with President Trump.
March 2, 2018
58% Say Florida Shooting Suspect Should Get Death Penalty
Most Americans think the death penalty is a fair punishment if the man accused of killing 17 people during a school shooting in Florida is convicted, and nearly half don’t think, in general, that leniency should be granted to suspected criminals if they are found to be mentally ill.
