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November 21, 2022

Nearly Half Say GOP House Majority ‘Good for America’

Most voters are content with the results of the midterm elections, but are divided over why Republicans fell short of their “red wave” expectations.

November 17, 2022

Expect More Partisan Division, Voters Say

The result of this year’s midterm election is likely to be more partisanship in Washington, most voters believe.

November 16, 2022

Trump 2024? 60% of Voters Say ‘No’

Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he will seek the White House again in 2024, but most voters don’t think he should and have a more favorable view of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

November 16, 2022

Are Credit Rejections Rising?

More Americans report their applications for credit have been turned down recently, a potential indicator of an economic downturn.

November 14, 2022

Voters Worry About Election Cheating, Don’t Trust Mail-In Voting

Most voters believe cheating may have influenced this year’s elections, and think voting by mail makes it easier to cheat.

November 10, 2022

Media’s Midterm Coverage Was Bad, Most Voters Agree

Less than half of voters think the news media did a good job covering the midterm campaign, and nearly half believe the coverage was biased in favor of Democrats.

November 9, 2022

Too Close to Call’? Voters Don’t Like Late Election Results

With the balance of power in Congress still undecided, voters clearly dislike delayed reporting of election results.

November 8, 2022

Whose Endorsement Matters Most?

More than five years after he left office, former President Barack Obama’s endorsement is still more valuable than either of his successors.

November 7, 2022

GOP Has Enthusiasm Edge, But More Democrats Have Voted Early

On the eve of Election Day, more Democrats than Republicans have already voted, but more Republicans say they’ll “definitely” vote in this year’s crucial midterms.

November 3, 2022

Would GOP Congress Impeach Biden?

More than half of voters think a Republican victory in next week’s midterms will probably mean impeachment for President Joe Biden.

November 2, 2022

Most Democrats Want Bannon Sent to Prison

The prosecution of former White House adviser Steve Bannon is perfectly fine with most Democratic voters, but may help motivate Republican voters in the midterm elections.

November 1, 2022

Pessimism Growing About Job Market

Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the job market and, by more than a 20-point margin, think unemployment will be higher next year.

November 1, 2022

Economy, Inflation Top Issues for Midterm Voters

A week before Election Day, nearly half of voters say inflation and the economy are the most important issues for them in this year’s congressional midterms. 

October 28, 2022

GOP Expands Lead To 7 Points On Congressional Ballot

The 2022 midterm elections are now just 11 days away, and Republicans have a seven-point lead in their bid to recapture control of Congress.

October 27, 2022

Republicans Kemp, Walker Lead in Key Georgia Races

Less than two weeks before Election Day, Republicans lead in the closely watched midterm races for governor and U.S. Senator in Georgia. 

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October 26, 2022

Does Discrimination Explain ‘Pay Gap’ Between Men and Women?

President Joe Biden has urged businesses to close the so-called “pay gap” between male and female employees, but most Americans don’t think discrimination is to blame for women’s lower incomes...

October 26, 2022

More Voters Favor Republican Control of Congress

In what may be a key indicator of this year’s midterm election results, Republicans have a clear edge when it comes to what voters think is best for the next session of Congress.. 

October 25, 2022

Nevada: Republicans Laxalt, Lombardo Lead

Republican candidates for governor and U.S. Senate in Nevada appear poised to defeat Democratic incumbents in next month’s midterm election...

October 24, 2022

Democrats Lead in Pennsylvania Governor, Senate Races

Barely two weeks before Election Day, Democrats lead in the closely watched midterm races for governor and U.S. Senator in Pennsylvania.

October 24, 2022

Keep Politics Out of FBI, Voters Say

Half of voters still have a favorable opinion of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, but an overwhelming majority want the agency to avoid partisan political bias.