Voters Not Convinced Tax Increases On Wealthiest Americans Benefit the Economy
Most voters agree that government spending and taxes are too high, but they’re divided over the impact that raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans would have.
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February 8, 2019
February 8, 2019
Most Still Say Another U.S.-Russia Cold War Likely
After years of repeated violations by the Russians, President Trump is pulling the United States out of one of its last major nuclear arms treaties with the former Soviet Union. Voters remain pessimistic about U.S. relations with Russia and worry that another Cold War is on the way.
February 7, 2019
Most Say Trump’s Call for Unity Will Go Nowhere
Despite President Trump’s call for unity in this week’s State of the Union address, most voters don’t expect Democrats in Congress to respond and blame partisan politics for the gridlock.
February 7, 2019
44% of Pro-Choice Voters Oppose NY Abortion Law In Their State
New York state has just adopted a law that will allow abortions in the final three months of a pregnancy, but even voters who consider themselves pro-choice aren’t eager to see a similar law in their state.
February 6, 2019
Voters Show Little Enthusiasm for Boycotting Israel
Support by several prominent new Democratic members of the House has raised the profile of the effort to punish Israel economically for its treatment of the Palestinians, but few voters are ready to join in.
February 6, 2019
Bloomberg vs. Trump, And the Winner Is…
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, a centrist Democrat, appears to be contemplating a 2020 presidential run, and he stands a chance against President Trump.
February 5, 2019
Booker Has A Hill to Climb for Name Recognition
Like many of the Democratic presidential wannabes, newly declared candidate Cory Booker has a name recognition problem. So voters aren’t giving him much of a chance at this point of going all the way.
February 5, 2019
Voters Rate Illegal Immigration As Congress' Top Concern
Following a record-long government shutdown over an inability to reach an agreement on border wall spending, even more voters want to see Congress lean in to dealing with illegal immigration. However, they’re less confident these days that President Trump and the new Democratic majority in the House can work together to achieve that goal.
February 4, 2019
Voters, Especially Republicans, Tuning in to Trump’s State of the Union
Despite the post-government shutdown delay, President Trump can still expect a big audience for his State of the Union speech tomorrow night.
February 4, 2019
Voters See Woman, Person of Color As 2020 Democratic Nominee
In a year where the Democratic party swore in the most diverse, most female class in history, most voters see that trend continuing all the way to the White House.
February 1, 2019
Voters Expect Trump To Build Wall Without Congress' Help
President Trump told The New York Times this week that he has given up on negotiating with Congress over funding for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, but voters tend to think he will build the wall anyway.
January 31, 2019
In A Crowded 2020 Election Field, This Democrat Remains On Top
Former Vice President Joe Biden remains the favorite candidate among Democrats to be the party’s 2020 presidential nominee. But as support for California Senator Kamala Harris rises, support for Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren is fading.
January 31, 2019
Voters Believe Social Media Divides Us
It may not drive their politics, but most voters believe social media plays a role in dividing us.
January 30, 2019
Voters Mixed on Harris, Don't See Her as 2020 Nominee
California Senator Kamala Harris has announced her intention to run for president, but voters aren’t paying the California Democrat much heed.
January 30, 2019
Most Voters Say No Wall, Another Shutdown Likely
Voters don’t expect Congress to fund President Trump’s border wall and think another federal government shutdown is likely on the way.
January 30, 2019
Social Media Impacts Politics of Younger Voters Most
Most voters remain avid users of social media but say they’re not influenced by political posts on platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Those under 40 are far more likely than their elders to have their politics shaped by social media.
January 29, 2019
41% Think U.S. Should Do More to Encourage Democracy in Venezuela
The United States, among other nations around the world, has chimed in on the contentious presidential race in Venezuela, but U.S. voters aren’t so sure we should be butting into the affairs of the South American nation.
January 28, 2019
More Voters See A Divided Nation, Blame Trump
Most voters still see America as a divided country and think President Trump is chiefly to blame.
January 28, 2019
Voters Say It’s Easier for Illegal Immigrants to Get In, Stay In the U.S.
Voters still think it’s easier to enter and stay in the United States illegally than it is in most other countries.
January 25, 2019
Most Voters Disagree With Ocasio-Cortez Comparison of Climate Change to World War
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this week made comparisons to climate change being like a World War. Most voters disagree with that comparison, and even a plurality of Democrats don’t think it’s true.
