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November 30, 2021

Biden Not Doing Enough to Fight Rising Fuel Prices, Voters Say

Voters are worried about rising fuel prices and most don’t think President Joe Biden is doing enough to solve the problem.

November 29, 2021

Majority of Voters Oppose ‘Build Back Better’

With the Senate now considering the legislation to fund President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda, most voters oppose the controversial bill.

November 24, 2021

Trump Would Win Rematch With Biden

Less than a third of voters think it would be a good idea for President Joe Biden to run for reelection, and he would lose a rematch to former President Donald Trump by a double-digit margin.

November 23, 2021

Media On Trial: Was Rittenhouse Coverage Fair?

Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty of homicide charges last week in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and nearly half of voters believe media coverage of the trial was unfair to the teenager.

November 22, 2021

W. Virginia Voters Side With Manchin Opposing Amnesty in ‘Build Back Better’

West Virginia voters overwhelmingly oppose an amnesty provision for illegal immigrants in the “Build Back Better” legislation, bolstering Democratic Sen. Joe Machin’s opposition to the measure.

November 18, 2021

Arizona Voters Oppose Amnesty for Illegals in ‘Build Back Better’

Barely one-fifth of Arizona voters support efforts by Democrats to include an amnesty provision for illegal immigrants in the “Build Back Better” legislation currently pending in Congress, and most would vote against a member of Congress who supports the proposed amnesty.

November 18, 2021

Bannon Charges, O’Keefe Investigation Motivated by Politics, Most Voters Say

Have the FBI and the federal Department of Justice (DOJ) become political weapons against President Joe Biden’s opponents? After targeting Trump adviser Steve Bannon and conservative journalist James O’Keefe, most voters think so.

November 17, 2021

Gun Owners Oppose Federal Tracking, Fear Confiscation

Most gun owners don’t want the U.S. government compiling information on Americans who own firearms, and believe this could lead to all weapons being confiscated.

November 16, 2021

Most Hispanic Voters Favor Stronger Border Enforcement

A majority of Hispanics who voted in this month's midterm elections favor increased enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.

November 15, 2021

Media Bias? Voter Distrust of Political News Grows

Voters increasingly distrust reporting about politics, and most think the media are less aggressive in questioning President Joe Biden than they were with former President Donald Trump.

November 11, 2021

Parents Don’t Want ‘Woke’ Books in Schools

Many parents are concerned about the books provided to children in schools and libraries, especially those promoting “woke” progressive beliefs about sexuality and racial issues.

November 11, 2021

COVID-19: Majority Against Mandatory Vaccination for Public School Children

Most Americans don’t think public schools should require students to get COVID-19 vaccinations, and have concerns about whether the vaccines are safe for children.

November 10, 2021

Voters Still Want Balanced Budget, But Doubt They’ll Live to See One

As Congress keeps adding to the federal debt with multi-trillion-dollar spending bills, voters continue to prefer a balanced budget, but don’t have much hope it will happen any time soon.

November 10, 2021

Rittenhouse Trial: Most Democrats Think Kenosha Shooter Guilty, Others Disagree

As the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse continues in Kenosha, Wisconsin, this week, voters are largely divided along party lines about whether the teenage gunman should be convicted.

November 9, 2021

Most Voters Say Biden Endorsement Would Hurt Local Candidates

The sagging popularity of President Joe Biden has political consequences, as more than half of voters say they would vote against Biden-endorsed candidates in their state. An endorsement by former President Donald Trump would be more valuable, particularly with independent voters.

November 8, 2021

Voters Say ‘No’ to Payments for Illegal Immigrants

Two-thirds of voters don’t believe illegal immigrants have a right to sue the U.S. government, and as for settlement payments to families separated at the border, most think the proper amount is zero.

November 4, 2021

Majority Support Workers Resisting Vaccine Mandates

More than half of voters support workers refusing to comply with mandatory vaccination against COVID-19, and believe that firing workers for non-compliance would hurt the U.S. economy.

November 3, 2021

72% Say ‘Cancel Culture’ Is Out of Control

In the wake of controversy surrounding comedian Dave Chappelle, Americans overwhelming say “cancel culture” is out of control, and believe free speech should be protected against censorship.

November 2, 2021

Only 36% See Virginia, New Jersey Elections as a Referendum on Biden

Today’s gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey are being widely interpreted by the media as a referendum on President Joe Biden’s popularity, but most voters don’t see it that way.

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November 1, 2021

57% of Voters Now See Biden as Weaker Commander-in-Chief

In the aftermath of the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, voter appraisal of President Joe Biden’s leadership has shifted sharply and a majority now view him as a weaker leader than his predecessors.