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November 14, 2017

Voters More Optimistic About U.S.-China Relations Following Trump’s Asia Trip

President Trump just wrapped up a 12-day long trip to Asia, including a visit with Chinese President Xi Jingping, and voters think the trip may have made a difference in the future of Chinese-American relations.

November 14, 2017

Voters See Secretary of State as Key Cabinet Role, But Do They Know Tillerson?

A sizable number of voters see the secretary of State as the most important Cabinet position these days, but one-in-five voters aren’t familiar with the person currently holding that role.

November 10, 2017

Voters Want Stricter Enforcement of Gun Laws

Following a mass shooting at a church in Texas that killed 26, voters think the country needs to do a better job enforcing gun laws already on the books, but they don’t think limiting gun ownership to government officials  is the answer.

November 9, 2017

Voters Not Convinced Fed Chairman is Independent of President

Few voters know much about President Trump’s new Federal Reserve Chairman appointee, Jerome Powell, but they don’t believe he is as free from Trump’s influence as he is supposed to be.

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November 9, 2017

Just 32% Think Hillary Clinton Won Democratic Nomination Fairly

Even a lot of Democrats are wondering if Hillary Clinton was really the choice of party voters last year following the release of a new tell-all book by Donna Brazile, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

November 9, 2017

No Red Scare Here: Americans Are Firmly Anti-Communist

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, the communist uprising that led to the creation of the Soviet Union. Nearly three decades after the end of the Soviet threat, Americans still aren't fans of communism and overwhelmingly prefer the existing political system in this country.

November 8, 2017

66% of Voters Say Yes To Up, Down Vote for President's Picks

Most voters think judicial nominations made by the president should go before the Senate for a vote, but they don’t feel as strongly that it’s fair for a U.S. senator to oppose a selection based solely on ideological differences.

November 8, 2017

Republicans See Mueller Probe as Partisan Witch Hunt, Dems Not So Much

As special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation continues, Democrats see the probe as an honest attempt to determine criminal wrongdoing but Republicans view it as a political witch hunt.

November 7, 2017

For Many, NJ/VA Elections Are A Referendum on Trump

For many Democrats and most talking heads, today's gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia are referenda on President Trump, but what do the numbers say?

November 6, 2017

52% Say U.S. Less Safe Today Than Before 9/11

Following the recent terrorist attack in New York City, most voters continue to believe the United States is less safe today than it was before 9/11, and concern is growing among voters that such attacks are the biggest threat facing the country.

November 6, 2017

NJ Voters Aren’t Fans of Christie

As New Jersey’s gubernatorial election nears to replace outgoing governor and one-time Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie, New Jerseyans are making it clear they’re ready to say goodbye.

November 3, 2017

Virginia Governor: Gillespie (R) 45%, Northam (D) 45%

The Virginia governor’s race is dead even four days before Election Day.

November 3, 2017

Most Say It’s Too Easy for Terrorists to Enter U.S.

Most voters share President Trump’s belief that tougher vetting is needed for those who enter this country following Tuesday’s terror attack in New York City.

November 2, 2017

NJ Governor: Murphy (D) 50%, Guadagno (R) 35%

The New Jersey governor’s race is a runaway going into the final few days of the contest.

November 1, 2017

Voters Don’t See Manafort Charges Leading to Trump

Special counsel Robert Mueller has issued the first indictments in his probe of Russian influence on last year’s elections, but voters say they are not likely to prove a problem for President Trump.

October 31, 2017

45% Say Trump Governs Like Third-Party President

With President Trump bashing Republicans and Democrats in Congress, a sizable number of voters now regard him as  independent of both major parties.

October 30, 2017

Most Republicans Follow Trump, Not GOP Senators

Two prominent Republican senators who have decided not to seek reelection have been increasingly vocal in their criticism of President Trump in recent days. But most GOP voters want their party to follow Trump, not Senate Republicans.

October 27, 2017

66% Say Keep U.S. Troops Out of Places Not Vital to National Interest

Voters continue to believe American soldiers shouldn’t be in places where it isn’t vital to the country's national interest, that number has dipped to its lowest level in years. 

October 26, 2017

51% Say Lawbreaking Likely in Clinton Dealings With Russia

With the Clinton Foundation and Hillary Clinton’s campaign coming under increasing investigative scrutiny for their ties to Russia, just over half of voters now think something illegal was going on. 

October 25, 2017

Fewer Voters Want Legal Action Against Sanctuary Cities

The topic of sanctuary cities has become a focal point in upcoming state gubernatorial campaigns. But while voters don’t believe sanctuary communities are safe, they’re less enthusiastic about taking legal action against them.