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June 29, 2017

Is Bernie Sanders The Likely Democratic Nominee in 2020?

Even more Democrats now think Bernie Sanders is their party's likely presidential nominee in 2020 despite calls for new Democratic leadership and news reports about an FBI probe of Sanders' wife's financial dealings as a college president.

June 27, 2017

Democrats Say U.S. Benefits from Trump Opposition

In light of Democratic losses in this year’s special congressional elections, most voters continue to believe that it’s bad for America and bad for the Democratic Party if Democrats resist everything President Donald Trump does. But a majority of Democratic voters think the opposite is true.

June 26, 2017

58% of Democrats Say Their Party Needs New Leadership

Some Democrats are saying it’s time for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to go, arguing that losses in this year’s special congressional elections show that their party needs new, younger leadership. Most Democrats agree.

June 26, 2017

For Sale: Congress

Voters still think members of Congress aren’t above selling their vote, although they’re less likely to believe that their own local representative has.

June 22, 2017

Voters Say Money Too Big A Hurdle for Most to Run for Congress

Following the most expensive congressional race in U.S. history, voters agree money makes it impossible for most people to run for Congress, but they also still believe that money is not the most important factor in an election.

June 21, 2017

Voters Don’t Trust Anonymous Sources

President Trump’s deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein warned the American public late last week against putting much stock in news stories that cite anonymous officials. Voters seem to agree.

June 21, 2017

Most Think America is More Divided Since Trump

Five months into Donald Trump’s presidency, voters think Americans are even more at odds.

June 20, 2017

Anger Runs High on Both Sides of the Trump Divide

Half the voters in the country are angry at President Trump. The other half are angry at those who oppose him.

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June 19, 2017

Democrats, Republicans Express Concern About Increase in Political Violence

If there’s one thing Democrats and Republicans can agree on it’s that the nation’s politicians are in more danger of political violence these days.

June 15, 2017

Voters Think Congress Should Investigate Lynch Ties to Clinton Probe

Most voters think Congress needs to investigate whether former Attorney General Loretta Lynch interfered in last year's FBI investigation of Hillary Clinton.

June 2, 2017

60% Think Senate Should Vote on Paris Climate Accord

Most voters disagree with President Trump’s decision to quit the Paris anti-global warming agreement and think its fate should be decided by the U.S. Senate instead.

June 1, 2017

Cable News Watchers Now Turning To CNN, Not Fox News

In the wake of a shakeup at the Fox News channel, Fox has now taken a backseat to CNN as the most-watched by cable news viewers.

May 31, 2017

Most Think Americans Should Be Proud of U.S. History

There has been much debate lately over whether states should remove monuments and other symbols that reflect a part of American history that is no longer in line with the nation’s values today. But even with a speckled past, most Americans still believe they should be proud of this country’s history.

May 31, 2017

53% Say Media Leaks Are Act of Treason

When politics is the name of the game, one man’s treason is another man’s service to the nation.

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May 31, 2017

Voters Oppose Removing Confederate Monuments

Four Confederate monuments were removed from New Orleans earlier this month following complaints that they celebrate racism, and now the city of Baltimore has plans to follow suit. But most voters oppose taking away these remnants of the past even if they are unpopular with some.

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May 30, 2017

Voters Say Islamic Leaders Should Do More to Promote Peace

Most voters continue to believe Islamic leaders should do more to promote peace in their faith, but they are split on whether the religion itself encourages violence more than other faiths.

May 26, 2017

Americans Say Manchester-like Attack Likely in U.S.

Most Americans think it’s likely a terrorist attack comparable to the Manchester bombing will happen in the United States, but they're not afraid to attend big events. 

May 26, 2017

Voters Don't Agree With Decision to Free Manning

Chelsea Manning, the former Army intelligence analyst sentenced to 35 years in prison for releasing classified government documents to the website WikiLeaks, was released from prison earlier this month after President Obama commuted her sentence as one of his final presidential actions. But few voters view Manning favorably and most disagree with Obama’s parting decision.

May 25, 2017

Is the Pope An Ally or Enemy of the U.S.?

President Trump and his family met with Pope Francis in the Vatican earlier this week, and while the meeting was met with mixed emotions, voters still generally believe the United States has a friend in the pope.

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May 24, 2017

How Do Voters Feel About NATO?

President Trump is heading to Brussels today for the NATO summit, and support for the organization is up as voters continue to see a need for the alliance more than 60 years after it was formed.