Voters Say States Shouldn't Be Allowed to Shirk Federal Law
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing California over its actions to shield illegal immigrants from federal immigration laws.
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March 13, 2018
March 9, 2018
U.S. vs. California: Voters Cool to Sanctuary States
Voters aren’t enthusiastic about living in a so-called sanctuary state and tend to favor the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to sue California for protecting illegal immigrants from federal authorities.
March 7, 2018
Most See Russia Nuclear Attack As Unlikely
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced last week that Russia has developed a nuclear weapon capable of beating U.S. and NATO missile defenses. Voters here aren’t particularly worried about a Russian nuclear attack, but they are more concerned these days about souring U.S.-Russia relations.
March 7, 2018
Voters Favor Prosecuting Mayor Who Warned Illegals About ICE Raid
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf recently warned illegal immigrants in her city of a pending crackdown by federal immigration authorities, and federal officials now say that a number of violent criminal aliens escaped capture and deportation as a result.
March 6, 2018
65% Oppose Voting Rights for Felons in Prison
Maine and Vermont are currently the only two states where a convicted felon can vote while he or she is still in prison, but with a new bill introduced in February, New Jersey may soon be added to that list. Most voters don’t feel that’s right, but Democrats and black voters are more receptive to it than others.
March 5, 2018
Republicans Like Trump’s Direction; Democrats Want A Change
Ohio Governor John Kasich is joining with Arnold Schwarzenegger to champion a more centrist Republican Party, and Democrats think that’s a great idea. Republicans, however, are sticking with President Trump.
March 2, 2018
58% Say Florida Shooting Suspect Should Get Death Penalty
Most Americans think the death penalty is a fair punishment if the man accused of killing 17 people during a school shooting in Florida is convicted, and nearly half don’t think, in general, that leniency should be granted to suspected criminals if they are found to be mentally ill.
March 1, 2018
49% View NRA Favorably
In the aftermath of the most recent school shooting in Florida, fewer voters have a positive view of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
March 1, 2018
Trump in 2020?
If the presidential election were held today, President Trump would carry Republicans and unaffiliated voters, but Democrats would reject him in droves.
March 1, 2018
Voters Break Along Party Lines Over New Sanctions on North Korea
President Trump has imposed extensive new economic sanctions on North Korea to discourage that country's development of nuclear weapons. But voters are closely divided over the president's action, with politics as usual coloring the responses.
February 28, 2018
Voters Stop Short of Pulling Immigration Agents from California
President Trump has threatened to pull border control enforcement agencies out of California because of the state’s refusal to enforce most illegal immigration laws, but voters aren’t sure that’s the best approach.
February 28, 2018
Most Adults With School-Aged Kids Support Arming Teachers
A proposal has been made to give bonuses to teachers who are specially trained to have guns in schools. Americans in general are torn about whether that’s a good idea, but a majority of adults with school-aged children like it.
February 28, 2018
Fewer Voters See War on Police Today
While police officers continue to fall in the line of duty around the country, fewer voters now think there is a war on police.
February 27, 2018
Americans Blame Government More Than Guns for Florida Massacre
Most Americans think government error is more responsible than a lack of gun control for the Valentine’s Day massacre at a Florida high school.
February 26, 2018
Most Voters Don’t Think Non-Union Members Should Pay Dues
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case that could have huge ramifications for unions.
February 26, 2018
Gun Owners Say They Feel Safer
Amid renewed calls for stricter gun control following the Florida school shooting, most Americans who have guns at home say it makes them feel safer.
February 23, 2018
Half Agree Russia Is Likely Election Meddler But Say U.S. Does, Too
Now that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe has resulted in 13 indictments against Russians for meddling in the 2016 presidential election, half of voters think it’s possible this alleged interference cost Hillary Clinton the presidency. But slightly more think the U.S. government also interferes in the elections of other countries.
February 22, 2018
Social Media Users Say Sites Don’t Influence Their Politics
Last Friday, Robert Mueller’s special investigation handed over indictments against 13 Russians for meddling in the 2016 election by using stolen identities from American citizens to promote mostly pro-Trump political activist campaigns through social media.
February 22, 2018
Americans Aren’t Convinced Stricter Gun Control Laws Will Decrease Violent Crime
In the wake of a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 dead, officials and activists are calling for tighter gun control laws.
February 22, 2018
Is POTUS Most Powerful?
Voters think the president of the United States holds the right amount of power, though they’re not sure if that makes him the most powerful person in the world.
