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March 30, 2022

Supreme Court: Most Democrats Feel GOP Senators Disrespected Jackson

A majority of voters are troubled by some of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s responses during last week’s confirmation hearings, but most Democrats think President Joe Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court was disrespected by Republican senators on the Judiciary Committee.

March 28, 2022

Ukraine: Should the U.S. Do More?

A plurality of voters believe the United States isn’t doing enough to help Ukraine defeat the Russian invaders, even while a majority agree with a warning that President Joe Biden’s administration may be trying to do too much.

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March 25, 2022

America’s Self-Image Getting Better?

Most Americans now think they live in a basically decent country, and expect newcomers to adopt the American way of life.

March 25, 2022

Supreme Court: 79% Expect Senate Will Confirm Jackson

Despite contentious Judiciary Committee hearings, most voters think it’s likely that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be confirmed by the Senate as the newest Supreme Court justice.

March 24, 2022

Hunter’s ‘Laptop From Hell’ Is an Important Story, Voters Say

Nearly two-thirds of voters say the story of Hunter Biden’s lost laptop is important and believe President Joe Biden was probably involved in his son’s foreign business deals.

March 23, 2022

Education: Voters Trust GOP More

Public schools are getting worse, most voters believe, and the Republican Party has a slight edge over Democrats on the education issue.

March 16, 2022

Voters Approve ‘Open Arms’ for Ukrainian Refugees

President Joe Biden’s declaration that the United States will welcome refugees from Ukraine “with open arms” is overwhelmingly popular with voters.

March 14, 2022

Will Russia Use Nukes in Ukraine? Most Voters Concerned

A majority of voters are concerned that Russia will use nuclear weapons in its war against Ukraine, but are less worried that the U.S. could be a target of a Russian nuclear attack.

March 10, 2022

Ukraine: Did Biden Do Enough to Stop Russia?

A majority of voters think President Joe Biden could have done more to stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and many believe former President Trump would have prevented the Russian invasion.

March 8, 2022

Election Integrity Will Be Important Issue in November, Voters Say

More than half of voters believe cheating affected the 2020 election and an overwhelming majority say the issue of election integrity will be important in the midterm elections.

March 7, 2022

70% Favor Increased U.S. Oil and Gas Production

With gas prices soaring, energy policy is likely to be a major issue in the midterm election campaign, and voters strongly favor a policy of promoting domestic petroleum production.

March 4, 2022

Americans Fear Economic Impact of Ukraine Conflict

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have a negative impact on the U.S. economy, most Americans believe.

March 3, 2022

Ukraine: 54% of Voters Say Biden’s Response to Russian Invasion Is Ineffective

Most voters don’t think President Joe Biden has effectively responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and don’t believe economic sanctions will be enough to stop the Russian aggression.

March 2, 2022

NATO: Are We Getting Our Money’s Worth?

Most voters think the United States is paying more than its fair share of NATO’s budget, and many question whether we are getting our money’s worth from the alliance.

March 1, 2022

Ukraine: 80% of Voters Think Wider European War Likely

With Russian troops advancing toward the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, most voters believe the invasion could spark a wider war in Europe, and nearly half think U.S. troops should be part of such a war.

February 28, 2022

Most Voters Would Be Happy to See Pelosi Go

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intends to seek another term in Congress, but most voters (including nearly a third of Democrats) think it would be better for the country if she stepped down.

February 25, 2022

Ukraine: 49% of Voters Rate Biden's Handling 'Poor'

As Ukraine seeks to repel a Russian invasion, fewer than a third of voters have a favorable view of President Joe Biden’s handling of the situation.

February 24, 2022

Trump 2024? Former President Leads With GOP Voters

Nearly half of Republican voters pick former President Donald Trump as the candidate they want for 2024, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the only strong alternative.

February 23, 2022

Democrats Want Party More Like Biden, Not Harris

Democratic voters don’t seem very impressed with Vice President Kamala Harris, and want their party to be more like President Joe Biden.

February 22, 2022

83% of Voters Expect Crime to Be Important Issue in November

Two-thirds of voters say crime is getting worse in America and even more expect the issue to be important in the midterm congressional elections.