GOP Voters Want 'The Wall'; GOP Congress Doesn't
The Republican-led Congress has produced yet another big spending bill that fails to fund President Trump's border wall even though a sizable majority of GOP voters supports the project.
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September 27, 2018
September 26, 2018
Voters Not Confident Spending Cuts Are Coming
With a new spending bill heading through Congress once again to keep the government operating, most voters don’t see significant government spending cuts coming anytime soon, even though they think those cuts are good for the economy.
September 26, 2018
Is 'America Great Again'? Voters Not Convinced It Is
It’s a rallying cry for President Trump: “Make America Great Again.” But nearly two years into Trump's presidency, almost half of U.S. voters think more needs to be done.
September 25, 2018
Most Think New Gov Spending Should Be Offset By Cuts Elsewhere
Congress is set to pass a spending bill this week to avoid another partial government shutdown, but most voters think any new spending should be offset by cuts in other areas of the budget.
September 25, 2018
Voters Still Favor Kavanaugh Vote in Senate - And Want It Soon
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists the U.S. Senate will vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and most voters still support that decision. There’s also only slightly less urgency in their minds about getting the job done.
September 24, 2018
56% See Media Witch Hunt of Public Figures Accused of Sexual Wrongdoing
Several high profile actors, politicians and journalists have been accused of sexual wrongdoing in the wake of the #MeToo movement. But most voters think these public figures aren’t getting a fair shake by the media.
September 24, 2018
Half of Voters Say Reporters Aim to Defeat Kavanaugh’s Confirmation
Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation has been top news for weeks, but voters don’t think the media is trying to do him any favors.
September 21, 2018
Kavanaugh Has Edge in Voter Trust, But 29% Undecided
Voters are closely divided over whether U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh attempted to sexually assault a girl when he was in high school, although many are still withholding judgment. But confidence that Kavanaugh will ultimately be confirmed by the Senate is down.
September 21, 2018
Most Don't Think Their Fellow Citizens Are Informed Voters
Most voters still think that they personally know the issues when they go to vote but question whether others do.
September 20, 2018
Voters Think Politicians Only Raise Race Issues to Get Elected
As campaigning for November’s midterm elections ramps up, voters are split over the level of racial discussions on the campaign trail but think those issues only come up in the first place to get votes.
September 20, 2018
Voters Like Presidential Emergency Text Alert System
In light of recent weather disasters like Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas, the Trump administration may begin using a program which sends out text alerts to all Americans in the event of an emergency, though not without pushback. Voters are generally on board with the idea, but now have a slightly less favorable opinion of the agency behind the alerts.
September 20, 2018
Pennsylvania Governor: Wolf (D) 52%, Wagner (R) 40%
Democratic incumbent Tom Wolf is sitting comfortably in his bid for reelection in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial race.
September 19, 2018
Pennsylvania Senate: Casey (D) 52%, Barletta (R) 38%
Incumbent Democrat Bob Casey Jr. appears comfortably on his way to reelection in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.
September 19, 2018
Voters Aren’t Politically Correct And Say Neither is Trump
Voters view so-called political correctness as a problem and see it as a wedge used to silence opposition. President Obama was politically correct, they say; President Trump is not.
September 18, 2018
56% Say Global Warming Is Causing Extreme Weather Events
Voters are much more likely these days to believe that global warming is causing more extreme weather events in the United States. But they still aren’t willing to pay more in taxes to fight against it.
September 17, 2018
Just Don’t Call A Candidate A Socialist
When it comes to political labels, moderate and conservative are best for candidates, socialist the worst.
September 17, 2018
Voters Promise Big Turnout in November
Voters in both major parties are equally enthusiastic - and determined - about casting their ballots this fall.
September 14, 2018
Florida Governor: Gillum (D) 48%, DeSantis (R) 42%
Democrat Andrew Gillum holds a six-point lead over Republican Ron DeSantis in the race to be Florida’s next governor.
September 14, 2018
Voters Turn Their Backs on Incumbents
Most voters say they plan on voting for someone other than the incumbent in the upcoming election and, if given the option, would send everyone in Congress packing.
September 13, 2018
Florida Senate: Nelson (D) 45%, Scott (R) 44%
Incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson and retiring Republican Governor Rick Scott are in a virtual tie in the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Florida.
