Debate Night: Democrats Are Already Calling A Winner
At long last, the Democratic candidates will take the stage for their first presidential debate, but Democratic voters are already predicting a victory for the party’s current frontrunner.
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October 13, 2015
October 9, 2015
Voters Worry Syrian Refugees Are Threat to America
Voters may have mixed opinions about the number of refugees the government should allow to resettle in the United States, but most are concerned that taking in a large number of Syrians poses a security threat.
October 8, 2015
Will Syrian No-Fly Zone Trigger U.S. Conflict With Russia?
Some lawmakers are proposing that the U.S. military establish a no-fly zone in Syria to protect civilians in that civil war-torn country, and voters here tend to think that’s a good idea. But they also worry that it may lead to a U.S.-Russian military conflict.
October 7, 2015
Voters Question Government’s Focus on Domestic Terrorism
Voters continue to feel the federal government is not devoting enough attention to the terrorist threat of radical Islam here at home.
October 7, 2015
What Drives Americans’ Voting Decisions?
Voters still insist they value substance over more superficial factors when deciding whom to vote for, but they are a bit more likely to admit their emotions play a role.
October 6, 2015
Support for Planned Parenthood Holds Steady
Voter attitudes about Planned Parenthood have not changed in the nearly three months since the release of the first secretly-taken video showing representatives of the group discussing the sales value of body parts of aborted babies. But for a sizable majority, it’s an issue they’ll remember come election time.
October 6, 2015
World Relies on America But Doesn't Like Us Much
Most U.S. voters still consider the United States the best country in the world, but they don’t think we are winning any popularity contests.
October 5, 2015
Voters Say It’s Up to Congress If More Refugees Come Here
U.S. voters want to put the breaks on the Obama administration’s plans to bring tens of thousands more refugees into this country over the next two years, many from the Middle East, and strongly believe Congress should have a say in the matter.
October 2, 2015
Biden Narrows the Gap With Clinton
Vice President Joe Biden is keeping everyone guessing about whether he will run for president in 2016, but how would he fare against his party’s frontrunner, Hillary Clinton?
October 1, 2015
Voters See A Hillary Challenge in Biden’s Future
Democrats are all for letting Joe Biden participate in their first presidential candidate debate and are pretty convinced that it’s only a matter of time before he enters the race.
October 1, 2015
Only 22% of GOP Voters Want Mitch McConnell to Stay
It looks like Republican voters are ready to clean house when it comes to the party's top two congressional leaders.
September 30, 2015
Is Russia A U.S. Ally In Fighting ISIS?
Russia is ramping up its military and political presence in Syria and has begun bombing there in an effort to aid its allies in the Syrian government and their fight against the radical Islamic State group (ISIS).
September 30, 2015
Most GOP Voters See Boehner’s Departure As Good or No Big Deal
Republicans feel pretty good about John Boehner’s decision to resign as speaker of the House of Representatives. Democrats are more likely to see Boehner’s resignation as bad both for the country and the GOP.
September 28, 2015
How Big An Issue Is Obamacare in the Next Election?
President Obama’s health care law might have taken a back seat to other issues like immigration in the early stages of the presidential campaign season, but will it impact how voters choose their candidates next year?
September 25, 2015
Voters Reject Election Advice from the Pulpit
Pope Francis addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress yesterday emphasizing his views on immigration, climate change and political cooperation, among others. Voters have mixed feelings about the impact religious leaders have on government policy but are quite clear they don't want someone in the pulpit telling them how to vote.
September 24, 2015
Few Would Vote for a Muslim President
Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson has been criticized by other candidates and the media for saying he could not support a Muslim for president of the United States. But guess what? Over half of U.S. voters agree.
September 23, 2015
Syria Matters More To Voters
Increased media attention on the Syrian migrant crisis has undoubtedly raised new concerns about the global impact of that country’s ongoing civil war, and U.S. voters are listening. But does that mean the United States should take a more active role in stemming the violence?
September 23, 2015
Most Say No to Federal Control of Guns
Most voters still don't think the federal government should have the final say on gun ownership and don't like a country in which only the government has guns.
September 22, 2015
Few Support Bringing More Syrian Refugees To U.S.
The Obama administration announced this week plans to increase the total number of worldwide refugees accepted into the United States to 100,000 by 2017 in response to the ongoing migrant crisis from parts of the Middle East into Europe. Few U.S. voters agree with this decision, perhaps in part because a sizable majority have national security concerns.
September 22, 2015
Most Expect Reporters to Help Their Favorite Candidate
It may be a different election cycle with different candidates, but at least one thing hasn’t changed as far as most voters are concerned – media bias.
