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October 24, 2017

Voters Share Obama’s, Bush’s Concerns About Today’s Political Climate

Former Presidents Obama and George W. Bush on the same day last week bemoaned the current state of politics in America in remarks many interpreted as aimed at President Trump. Voters strongly agree with what they had to say.

October 24, 2017

National Security Now Ties Trump Links to Russia As Top Voter Concern

Nine months into Donald Trump's presidency, voters are still concerned about his administration's Russia connection, but worries about national security have now jumped to the top of the list of voter concerns as well.

October 20, 2017

Despite Blockades, Voters Still Like Trump’s Revised Travel Ban

Two federal judges in Hawaii and Maryland have blocked President Trump’s latest attempt at a travel ban, but roughly half of voters still want one.

October 20, 2017

More Voters OK With Taxpayers Cushioning Spike in Obamacare Rates

Without the cost-sharing subsidies to insurers, Obamacare premiums are expected to rise 20% to 50%, and more voters are now willing to front those costs to help cushion the blow for those who can’t afford it.

October 19, 2017

Voters Less Upset with Bowe Bergdahl Prisoner Swap

U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl pleaded guilty this week to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.

October 18, 2017

Faith Rises In Government As Protector Of Religious Rights

Voters are nearly evenly split on whether the federal government is a protector of or threat to U.S. religious rights, but they are more inclined than in previous years to see it as a protector.

October 17, 2017

53% Now Support Contraceptive Mandate

President Trump rolled back an Obama-era mandate that required employer-based health care plans to cover prescription contraceptives. But new polling shows that support for such a  mandate is up.

October 16, 2017

Voters See Positive NAFTA Changes As Likely

Voters remain critical of free trade in general but suspect that the ongoing renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) initiated by President Trump will produce something better for the United States.

October 13, 2017

Voters Favor EPA Reduction in CO2 Emissions, Are Torn on Environmental Impact

The Trump administration plans to roll back an Obama-era Environmental Protection Agency regulation that requires a big drop in carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 2030.

October 12, 2017

Voters Say EPA Regulations Need Congressional Approval

The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back a regulation that requires a big drop in carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 2030, but most voters think they shouldn’t be allowed to make such calls without the approval of Congress.

October 12, 2017

Voters Credit Obama As Much As Trump For Improving Economy

Voters are evenly divided over whether President Trump or President Obama is responsible for the current economic boom but continue to have a lot more economic faith in themselves than in the man in the White House.

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October 12, 2017

Voters Say Trump Hurts More Than Helps Candidates

Even Republicans don't see President Trump as a major asset on the campaign trail, and voters in general think support for the president's agenda is more likely to hurt rather than help a congressional incumbent.

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October 11, 2017

Democrats Not Big on Removing Pelosi, Schumer

A senior House Democrat said last week that it was time for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to step down. But only a fifth of Democrats think that’s a good idea.

October 11, 2017

Support For Current Constitution Hits 10-Year Low

Polarization among today’s voters is glaringly apparent when they are asked whether the U.S. Constitution should be changed or left alone, with support for the Constitution as is at its lowest level in a decade.

October 9, 2017

Voters Still Highly Skeptical of Politicians Who Raise Gun Issues

The mass shooting in Las Vegas has renewed talks of gun-control legislation in Congress, but most voters continue to question the motives of politicians who raise gun-related issues.

October 6, 2017

Voters Want More Gun Control, Less Sure It Will Work

Voters see a need for tougher gun regulation following the Las Vegas massacre but remain closely divided over whether it would prevent future mass killings.

October 5, 2017

Voter Belief that Supreme Court Should Stick to the Constitution Plunges

A majority of voters continue to believe the U.S. Supreme Court should abide by the Constitution, but that number dropped to its lowest level in nearly a decade.

October 4, 2017

Voters Give Their Congressional Representatives Better Marks

Voters aren't overwhelmed with their own representatives to Congress but are more supportive of them than they have been in years.

October 3, 2017

Voters Blame Democrats If New Tax Code Doesn’t Pass

Congress is working on a proposal that would be the most dramatic overhaul of the U.S. tax code in decades. But most voters don’t think it will happen, and a sizable number believe that’s because of Democrats in Congress.

October 2, 2017

Most Say Trump’s Tax Reform Not Likely to Cut Their Own Taxes

Most voters agree that they’re overtaxed but don’t expect a tax cut even if Congress approves the big changes in the tax code proposed by President Trump.