‘Fake News’ Still a Media Problem, Voters Say
The news media don’t question President Joe Biden as aggressively as they questioned former President Donald Trump, according to a majority of voters who say “fake news” is still a major problem.
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May 13, 2022
May 12, 2022
Voters More Worried About Inflation Than Abortion Rights
Despite news reports that the Supreme Court may be ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion rights haven’t displaced inflation at the top of the list of issues most concerning to voters.
May 10, 2022
War in Ukraine: Who’s Winning?
More than two months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a plurality of voters see the conflict as a stalemate, and fears of a wider war in Europe remain high.
May 3, 2022
Trump’s Endorsement More Valuable Than Biden’s
More than a year after he left office, former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of candidates still matters – more even than the current occupant of the White House.
April 21, 2022
Democrats Still Believe Russia Changed 2016 Election
Fears of Russian interference in U.S. politics remain widespread, and Democratic voters overwhelmingly agree with Hillary Clinton that Russia is to blame for her defeat in 2016.
April 18, 2022
U.S. National Security Getting Worse, Most Voters Say
At a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights national security issues, most voters believe America’s national security is getting worse and few give President Joe Biden high marks for his handling of the issue.
April 13, 2022
Trump vs. DeSantis: Guess Who Wins?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is very popular with Republican voters, but if former President Donald Trump seeks the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, most expect Trump would beat DeSantis.
March 30, 2022
Supreme Court: Most Democrats Feel GOP Senators Disrespected Jackson
A majority of voters are troubled by some of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s responses during last week’s confirmation hearings, but most Democrats think President Joe Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court was disrespected by Republican senators on the Judiciary Committee.
March 25, 2022
Supreme Court: 79% Expect Senate Will Confirm Jackson
Despite contentious Judiciary Committee hearings, most voters think it’s likely that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be confirmed by the Senate as the newest Supreme Court justice.
March 24, 2022
Hunter’s ‘Laptop From Hell’ Is an Important Story, Voters Say
Nearly two-thirds of voters say the story of Hunter Biden’s lost laptop is important and believe President Joe Biden was probably involved in his son’s foreign business deals.
March 23, 2022
Education: Voters Trust GOP More
Public schools are getting worse, most voters believe, and the Republican Party has a slight edge over Democrats on the education issue.
March 16, 2022
Voters Approve ‘Open Arms’ for Ukrainian Refugees
President Joe Biden’s declaration that the United States will welcome refugees from Ukraine “with open arms” is overwhelmingly popular with voters.
March 10, 2022
Ukraine: Did Biden Do Enough to Stop Russia?
A majority of voters think President Joe Biden could have done more to stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and many believe former President Trump would have prevented the Russian invasion.
March 8, 2022
Election Integrity Will Be Important Issue in November, Voters Say
More than half of voters believe cheating affected the 2020 election and an overwhelming majority say the issue of election integrity will be important in the midterm elections.
March 2, 2022
NATO: Are We Getting Our Money’s Worth?
Most voters think the United States is paying more than its fair share of NATO’s budget, and many question whether we are getting our money’s worth from the alliance.
March 1, 2022
Ukraine: 80% of Voters Think Wider European War Likely
With Russian troops advancing toward the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, most voters believe the invasion could spark a wider war in Europe, and nearly half think U.S. troops should be part of such a war.
February 28, 2022
Most Voters Would Be Happy to See Pelosi Go
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intends to seek another term in Congress, but most voters (including nearly a third of Democrats) think it would be better for the country if she stepped down.
February 24, 2022
Trump 2024? Former President Leads With GOP Voters
Nearly half of Republican voters pick former President Donald Trump as the candidate they want for 2024, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the only strong alternative.
February 22, 2022
83% of Voters Expect Crime to Be Important Issue in November
Two-thirds of voters say crime is getting worse in America and even more expect the issue to be important in the midterm congressional elections.
February 8, 2022
CNN: Most Voters Don’t Think Zucker’s Exit Will Help
Most voters don’t watch CNN very often, and don’t think the resignation of the cable network’s president Jeff Zucker will make much difference.
