Voters Don't Want Big Government, But They Think It's Back
Nearly 20 years ago, Bill Clinton declared the era of big government over. Two decades later, voters wish that were true.
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June 18, 2015
June 17, 2015
Voters Want Entire Field in Debates
Even as the Republican presidential field continues to grow, most voters say that they want all presidential candidates to appear in their party’s upcoming debates.
June 17, 2015
Which is Worse: Government With Too Much Power or Not Enough?
Voters see an overly powerful government as a bigger danger in the world than an under-powered one.
June 16, 2015
Jeb Bush Burdened by Surname?
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush’s entry into the Republican presidential field comes with a burden that the other candidates don’t face: his surname.
June 15, 2015
Should the U.S. Constitution Still Be the Nation’s Legal Bedrock?
Voters may question just how faithful President Obama has been to the U.S. Constitution, but they continue to stand firm in their own belief about the document that has been the supreme law of the United States for 227 years. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
June 12, 2015
More Voters Say Obama Is Less Faithful to Constitution
On issues from immigration policy to Obamacare, Obama’s executive actions have sparked criticism that the president acted outside the Constitution by circumventing Congress. But are Obama’s actions any different than those of his predecessors?
June 12, 2015
Americans Prefer Living in Neighborhoods With Guns
American Voters overwhelming prefer living in a neighborhood where they have the option of owning a gun than to live where nobody is allowed to be armed.
June 11, 2015
Voters Say Yes to Handguns, No to Assault Weapons
Voters still tend to see no need for more gun control in America and remain strongly opposed to a complete ban on handguns. But semi-automatic and assault-type weapons are another story.
June 11, 2015
Voters Question Whether Ukraine Is Worth It to the U.S.
President Obama and Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush have both been pushing this week for tougher sanctions against Russia over the continuing political unrest in Ukraine. But Americans don’t see that get-tough position as good for this country.
June 10, 2015
Immigration Numbers Leave Voters Guessing
Most U.S. voters are unaware that the number of legal immigrants outnumber those who come to the United States illegally.
June 10, 2015
Who Needs the Courts Anyway?
The Constitution can be such a hassle when you’re trying to do the right thing, President Obama complains. The president who bypassed Congress to reshape his health care law and to change the nation’s immigration policy is now upset that the courts may find those unilateral actions unconstitutional.
June 10, 2015
Does Lincoln Chafee Stand A Chance?
Lincoln Chafee who held statewide office in Rhode Island both as a Republican and as an Independent has an uphill battle in his bid to become the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. For starters, he needs to help voters in his own party get to know him better.
June 9, 2015
Time to Push Both Republicans and Democrats Aside?
A sizable number of voters think it’s time for a major new political party because Republicans and Democrats aren’t getting the job done.
June 9, 2015
GOP Voters Rate Rick Perry's Chances
Rick Perry who recently stepped down as the longtime governor of Texas is running again for the Republican presidential nomination, and GOP voters see him just behind the pack of early front-runners.
June 8, 2015
Hillary Clinton vs. Michael Bloomberg
Some pundits have suggested that liberal darling Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City, should jump into the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, but is he really a threat to frontrunner Hillary Clinton?
June 5, 2015
Voters Don’t Play Favorites When It Comes to Immigration
As far as legal immigration is concerned, voters are more about fair play than about what might be better for the country.
June 5, 2015
Graham Runs Dead Last Among Republicans
Longtime Senator Lindsey Graham has entered the sea of candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination, but GOP voters rate the South Carolinian the longest of the long-shots in the race so far.
June 4, 2015
Are Voters Willing To Pay to Combat Global Warming?
Most voters still aren't ready to pay much, if anything, to fight global warming, but a slightly higher number are willing to spend more for the cause.
June 4, 2015
Most Are Still Fans of Legal Immigration
Most voters continue to welcome those who immigrate to this country legally, and they’re even more welcoming if illegal immigration is stopped.
June 3, 2015
Support Remains Strong for Showing Photo ID Before Voting
Some attitudes don’t change: Voters continue to overwhelmingly believe that Americans need to prove their identity before casting a vote.
