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June 28, 2017

Most Uphold Baker’s Right to Refuse Gay Wedding Cake

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a suburban Denver baker who was prosecuted for refusing for religious reasons to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. Most voters agree the baker has the right to say no.

June 27, 2017

Democrats Say U.S. Benefits from Trump Opposition

In light of Democratic losses in this year’s special congressional elections, most voters continue to believe that it’s bad for America and bad for the Democratic Party if Democrats resist everything President Donald Trump does. But a majority of Democratic voters think the opposite is true.

June 27, 2017

Voters Support Barring Immigrants From Welfare for Five Years

President Trump said at a rally last week that immigrants "must be able to support themselves financially," and called for stricter enforcement of laws that prevent them from receiving welfare until they’ve been in the United States at least five years. Most voters are on board.

June 26, 2017

58% of Democrats Say Their Party Needs New Leadership

Some Democrats are saying it’s time for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to go, arguing that losses in this year’s special congressional elections show that their party needs new, younger leadership. Most Democrats agree.

June 26, 2017

For Sale: Congress

Voters still think members of Congress aren’t above selling their vote, although they’re less likely to believe that their own local representative has.

June 23, 2017

Voters Fear Worsening Syria Relationship Will Lead to Russia Conflict

In the wake of the United States’ downing of a Syrian warplane, voters believe this is just the beginning of a situation that will get worse and could result in direct military conflict with Russia.

June 22, 2017

Voters Want Tightly-Controlled Borders

Voters want to crack down on illegal immigration, and to many, that still means locking down the borders.

June 22, 2017

Voters Say Money Too Big A Hurdle for Most to Run for Congress

Following the most expensive congressional race in U.S. history, voters agree money makes it impossible for most people to run for Congress, but they also still believe that money is not the most important factor in an election.

June 22, 2017

76% of GOP Voters Believe Most Reporters Biased Against Trump

Voters are still critical of the news coverage President Trump is getting and continue to believe most reporters are out to get him.

June 21, 2017

Voters Don’t Trust Anonymous Sources

President Trump’s deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein warned the American public late last week against putting much stock in news stories that cite anonymous officials. Voters seem to agree.

June 21, 2017

Voters Say It's Easier to Stay in U.S. Illegally Than Other Countries

Voters think it's easier to enter the United States illegally and stay here illegally than it is in most other countries around the globe.             

June 21, 2017

Most Think America is More Divided Since Trump

Five months into Donald Trump’s presidency, voters think Americans are even more at odds.

June 20, 2017

Anger Runs High on Both Sides of the Trump Divide

Half the voters in the country are angry at President Trump. The other half are angry at those who oppose him.

June 20, 2017

Voters Favor Probe of Obama Staffers' Use of Intelligence Info

Republicans strongly suspect that senior Obama administration officials used secret U.S. intelligence information for political ammunition, and voters think that's worth investigating. But few believe criminal charges are likely.

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June 19, 2017

Democrats, Republicans Express Concern About Increase in Political Violence

If there’s one thing Democrats and Republicans can agree on it’s that the nation’s politicians are in more danger of political violence these days.

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June 16, 2017

Most Say Political Anger Triggered Congressional Shooter

Most Americans think politics is to blame for this week’s shooting attack on Republican members of Congress and aren’t writing it off as just random violence.

June 15, 2017

Voters Have Mixed Views on U.S. Coal Industry

President Donald Trump commended the opening last week of a new coal mine in Pennsylvania, but voters have mixed feelings on the industry.

June 15, 2017

Voters Think Congress Should Investigate Lynch Ties to Clinton Probe

Most voters think Congress needs to investigate whether former Attorney General Loretta Lynch interfered in last year's FBI investigation of Hillary Clinton.

June 14, 2017

66% of GOP Voters Say Comey Should Be Prosecuted for Leaking to Media

A sizable number of voters, including most Republicans, believe former FBI Director James Comey should be punished for leaking to the media.

June 13, 2017

Democrats Like Coverage of Comey Testimony; Republicans Less So

Former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate last week about his relationship with President Trump prior to his firing. Voters are generally on the fence about the political news they receive, but Democrats are giving higher marks on the coverage of Comey’s public testimony than Republicans.