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December 19, 2017

Government Shutdown Doesn't Sit Well With Voters

If Democrats and Republicans in Congress fail to reach a budget agreement by Friday, there will be a partial shutdown of the federal government. Most voters think a shutdown would be bad for the economy, although the vast majority admit that past shutdowns have had little, if any, impact on them personally.

December 18, 2017

Americans Favor Public/Private Ventures to the Moon

Voters approve of President Trump's plans for joint government-private sector missions to the moon.

December 15, 2017

Does The Media Cut Dems a Break? GOP Voters Think So

News stories covering sexual harassment claims against politicians continue to top headlines, but GOP voters overwhelmingly feel the media gives favorable treatment to Democratic politicians. Democrats, however, are not as convinced.

December 14, 2017

Celebrity Campaign Endorsements Don’t Mean Much to Voters

Despite President Trump campaigning for Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, Moore still lost the election to his Democratic opponent. Most voters say celebrity or politician endorsements of candidates in local elections aren’t important to their vote, however, that number has doubled over the last three years.

December 11, 2017

One-in-Three Republicans Say GOP Should Block Roy Moore If Elected

The special Senate election in Alabama is tomorrow, and if Roy Moore wins, a third of Republicans think their own party should refuse to seat him. Few GOP voters also think a Moore victory would be a positive for the party in the long run.

December 7, 2017

One-In-Three Say Political Agenda Driving Russia Probe

As special counsel Robert Mueller continues his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, one-in-three voters believe the probe is fueled by a political agenda.

December 6, 2017

Voters Reject Steinle Verdict, Favor Punishing ‘Sanctuary’ Lawmakers

Few voters agree with a San Francisco jury’s decision clearing an illegal immigrant repeat criminal of killing 32-year-old Kate Steinle, and there’s sizable support for punishing lawmakers who protect criminal illegals from federal immigration authorities.

December 6, 2017

Most Like Melania Trump, Don't See Her As Policy Player

Despite a Vanity Fair article that claims Melania Trump didn’t want to be first lady, voters generally like her but believe she is less involved in day-to-day business at the White House than her predecessor. As with virtually all things Trump, there is wide partisan disagreement over the first lady, though.

November 30, 2017

The Winner of the 1st Annual Fake News Trophy Is …

Voters agree with President Trump that so-called “fake news” is a serious problem in America today. If a Fake News Trophy were to be awarded this year, the winners should be...

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November 28, 2017

Most Believe Sex Allegations Against Bill Clinton

Voters have only a slightly less favorable opinion of Bill Clinton, but most believe the women who have accused the former president of sexually abusing them.

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November 28, 2017

Most Favor Age Ceiling for Presidents That Would Cut Out Trump, Clinton, Biden, Sanders

Most voters recognize that a U.S. citizen must be 35 years old to be elected president but also think there should be a ceiling on how old a candidate for the White House can be.

November 27, 2017

Voters Don’t See More Sexual Harassment, Just More Coverage

With news of sexual harassment permeating Hollywood, Washington and even the media itself, many are wondering why it seems like a much bigger problem today than in the past. But voters are saying it’s not happening more often, we’re just talking about it more.

November 21, 2017

Voters Say Franken Should Resign If Charges True

Most voters say it’s time for Senator Al Franken to go if his accusers are right.

November 21, 2017

Voters Tilt Toward Democrat Control of House, Senate

Thinking ahead to next year’s midterm elections, voters are leaning towards returning the Democrats to control of the entire Congress for the first time since early 2011.

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November 20, 2017

Is Biden The Man for 2020? Democrats Think So

As Joe Biden travels the country to promote his new book, voters—especially Democrats—have renewed enthusiasm about the possibility of a 2020 presidential run for the former vice president, even though he has not yet committed to entering the race.

November 20, 2017

Most Voters See Passing Tax Reform Legislation As Important

Republican leaders in Congress are aiming to pass tax reform legislation by the year’s end, and most voters think it’s important that happens. Even nearly half of Democrats feel that way.

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November 17, 2017

GOP Voters Not Sure Moore Should Be Denied His Senate Seat If Elected

Republicans aren't sure whether the Senate GOP leadership should try to deny Roy Moore his seat if the embattled Senate candidate wins election next month.

November 17, 2017

Most Prefer Russia As A Friend, Not An Enemy

Voters by a two-to-one margin agree with President Trump that it’s better for the United States – and the world - to have Russia on our side.

November 16, 2017

Nearly Half Support Legalizing Pot

With more states poised to potentially legalize recreational marijuana use soon, support among voters to legalize it in their state is slowly climbing.

November 16, 2017

Most Voters Think Republicans Will Lose Control of Congress in Midterms

Most voters think it’s probable Republicans will relinquish control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, and even a sizable number of GOP voters agree.