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September 14, 2021

Are Capitol Rioters ‘Political Prisoners’? Many Voters Say Yes

Nearly half of voters agree with claims by organizers of a rally planned for Saturday in D.C. that those charged with participating in the January 6 Capitol riot are “political prisoners.”

September 13, 2021

Celebrity Endorsements Don’t Matter Much, Voters Say

Hollywood stars have gone all-out to help prevent the recall of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and President Joe Biden is traveling to the West Coast before Tuesday’s vote, but do such endorsements make a difference? Not according to most voters.

September 10, 2021

Many Believe Americans Have Forgotten 9/11

Saturday will mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed 3,000 Americans, and voters believe many of their fellow citizens have forgotten the horrors of that day. Most now fear domestic terrorism more than a foreign attack.

August 20, 2021

Democrats Feel More Represented By Congress

Voters generally don’t think most members of Congress share their views, but Democrats are more likely than Republicans to believe that their own party’s members agree with them.

August 18, 2021

Election Regrets: Most Wouldn’t Vote to Reelect Biden

Most voters would not vote to reelect President Joe Biden, and a significant number who voted for him in 2020 now regret their choice.

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August 12, 2021

Most Voters Agree: It’s Not a ‘Real Infrastructure Bill’

A majority of voters agree with a Republican senator’s denunciation of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that passed the Senate this week.

August 6, 2021

Cuomo Scandal: 73% Say NY Governor Should Resign

Voters overwhelmingly think scandal-plagued New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign, but most think it is unlikely he actually will resign, and instead expect the state legislature to impeach him.

August 4, 2021

60% of Voters Say America Is More Divided

America has become more divided since President Joe Biden was elected, most voters believe, and social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are contributing to that division.

August 4, 2021

Election Integrity: 74% Of Voters Support Photo ID Requirement

Voters overwhelmingly believe it’s important to prevent cheating in elections and agree that requiring photo identification is a reasonable measure to ensure election integrity.

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August 3, 2021

Capitol Riot: 59% of Voters Say Investigation Important, But Democrats Care More

Most voters consider the House select committee’s investigation of the January 6 Capitol riot to be important, but it is much more important to Democrats than to others.

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July 23, 2021

Biden Not More Popular Than Trump, And Most Voters Like Obama Better

There’s good news and bad news for President Joe Biden. The good news is that most voters have a favorable opinion of him. The bad news is that his numbers aren’t better than former President Donald Trump’s, and are worse than former President Barack Obama’s.

July 21, 2021

Cuba Libre? Most Voters Blame Communism for Cuba’s Problems, Welcome Refugees

The Biden administration has warned Cubans they will be turned away if they seek asylum in the United States, but a majority of voters say Cuban refugees should be admitted. And most voters blame Communism for Cuba’s problems, rather than the U.S. trade embargo.

July 20, 2021

Most Voters Agree With Trump on Need for State Election Reform

Joe Biden may have won the White House, but in the political battle over election integrity, former President Donald Trump seems to be winning.

July 15, 2021

Voters Less Supportive of Publishing Official Email Leaks

Maybe it was the hacking of Hillary Clinton’s emails, or maybe it was the endless investigations of Donald Trump, but clearly something has happened to shift public opinion against the publication of leaked emails.

July 15, 2021

Most Democratic Voters Strongly Support Texas Walkout

Democratic lawmakers in Texas fled the state this week to prevent the GOP-controlled legislature from passing an election integrity bill, and most Democrats support the fugitive legislators.

July 14, 2021

Biden’s Argument for Afghanistan Withdrawal Gets Majority Support

Voters are divided over the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, but most agree with President Joe Biden’s explanation for the decision.

July 13, 2021

Most Voters Reject Biden’s ‘Door-to-Door’ COVID-19 Vaccine Push

President Joe Biden said last week it is time to go “door-to-door” to vaccinate people against COVID-19, but most voters disagree.

July 8, 2021

Most Voters Want Schools To Teach Traditional Values

At a time when many schools are embroiled in controversy over the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT), voters still think it is important that kids learn traditional values in school.

July 6, 2021

Most Voters Think GOP Will Take Back Congress Next Year

Voters don’t seem very interested in whether Congress passes President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill, and most believe Republicans will be able take back control of Congress in next year’s midterm elections.

June 29, 2021

Spend More on Police, Voters Say

Protesters last year made “Defund the Police” their slogan, but fewer than one in five voters think America should spend less on police, and a majority want to spend more.