Voters Put A Price On Buying Politicians
Voters strongly believe politicians at all levels of government can be swayed with cash but say local elected officials can be bought for a lot less than those higher up.
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October 2, 2017
September 28, 2017
Voters Are Distrustful of Government At Every Level
Voters still see a lot more corruption in the federal government than in its state and local counterparts, but there’s doubt about government honesty at every level.
September 28, 2017
12% Think Most Americans Are Informed Voters
Voters remain strongly convinced that their fellow countrymen go to the polls without being fully aware of what is at stake.
September 27, 2017
43% Say North Korea Thirsty for War with U.S.
Attitudes toward North Korea are little changed despite the increasingly heated rhetoric between the United States and the rogue communist regime. But voters are less supportive these days of direct military action against North Korea.
September 26, 2017
69% of Democrats Say Trump A Bigger Threat Than North Korea’s ‘Rocket Man’
Voters think President Trump is as big a threat to the United States as the North Korean dictator who is promising to attack us with nuclear weapons.
September 25, 2017
Most Voters Not Willing To Pay Higher Taxes for Obamacare
It may cost Americans more money each year in taxes to continue to fund Obamacare in its current form. But voters aren’t too keen on paying higher taxes to keep it alive.
September 22, 2017
Voters More Confident U.S. Will Remain Most Powerful Nation
Voters have more faith today that the United States will remain the world’s top superpower.
September 21, 2017
Most Support Continued U.S. Involvement in UN
While most voters agree that the United States is overpaying for its involvement in the United Nations, a majority of voters still have a positive view of the UN and think the United States should continue to be a part of it.
September 20, 2017
Voters Don’t See A Problem With “USA” Chant
A high school in California is facing controversy after addressing what they considered an intolerant “USA” chant at sporting events. While nearly half of voters don’t think the government is sensitive enough to concerns of racial, ethnic, religious and social minorities in this country, they don’t see this chant as an intolerant expression.
September 20, 2017
Voters Still Think UN Costs Taxpayers Too Much
Voters still think the United States is overpaying for its involvement in the United Nations but are feeling a little more charitable than they were a year ago.
September 20, 2017
Voters Think U.S. Winning War Against ISIS
After losing a major stronghold in Iraq, the Islamic State group (ISIS) may be close to defeat on the ground there, and voters here think the United States definitely has the edge on its radical rival of recent years.
September 19, 2017
Most U.S. Voters Consider Iran An Enemy
As President Donald Trump mulls his options on the Iran nuclear deal, most voters continue to view Iran as an enemy but have mixed feelings on how Trump has dealt with the Middle Eastern nation.
September 18, 2017
Voters See ‘Antifa’ Protesters Chiefly as Troublemakers
Voters are following the actions of the so-called “antifa” protesters and aren’t impressed with what they see.
September 14, 2017
Voters Break Even on Medicare For All
Democrats are beginning to line up to challenge President Trump in 2020, and many are now embracing Bernie Sanders’ plan to offer taxpayer-funded Medicare to all Americans.
September 14, 2017
57% Say Immigration Reform Unlikely in Next Six Months
President Trump has given Congress six months to come up with an immigration reform package if it wants to protect the so-called "Dreamers" from deportation, but most voters think passage of such legislation is unlikely in the near future.
September 13, 2017
Most Americans Agree With DeVos on Sexual Misconduct on Campuses
During a speech at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School last week about sexual assault on campus, education Secretary Betsy DeVos stated...
September 13, 2017
Most Voters Welcome Trump’s Outreach to Congressional Democrats
Despite their failure to advance President Trump’s agenda, congressional Republicans aren’t happy about his outreach to Democrats in the House and Senate, but most voters think it’s a great idea.
September 12, 2017
61% Say It’s Time for Hillary Clinton To Retire
Hillary Clinton is back today with a new book, “What Happened,” to further explain why Donald Trump is president instead of her. But most voters still don’t buy her excuses and think it’s time for her to step off the national stage.
September 12, 2017
Voters Don't Believe Immigration Reform Will Lead to Border Control
President Trump has challenged Congress to come up with a long overdue comprehensive reform of the nation's immigration laws in the next six months, but voters remain skeptical that real border control is on the way.
September 6, 2017
Fewer Than Ever Think There's Too Much Government Power
Voters have long believed there’s a natural tension between government power and individual freedom, but while most still think there’s too much government power, they’re less inclined to say so than in the past.
