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August 17, 2017

Most GOP Voters Say Trump Will Never Make the Media Happy

As far as most Republicans and Trump supporters are concerned, their guy will never get a break from the news media.

August 16, 2017

Most Still Say Newcomers Should Adopt American Culture

The majority of voters still say newcomers to America should adopt our culture, language and heritage, but that number is down from surveys over the past few years. More than ever now say they should keep their own customs.

August 16, 2017

Voters Think China Should Be Doing More to Reduce North Korean Threat

China announced late last week that it will not intervene if North Korea initiates an attack against the United States, but will step in to prevent an attack on North Korea if the United States initiates.

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August 15, 2017

Voters Are More Supportive of Trump Opponents in Congress

Maybe Republicans in Congress who won’t work with President Trump are on to something. Voters, for now at least, say they’re more likely to reward the anti-Trumpers.

August 15, 2017

Nearly Half Still Think Trump Less Ethical Than Most Politicians

Voters consider President Trump less ethical than his predecessor in the White House, and many still suspect he has less ethics than other politicians.

August 14, 2017

60% Rate U.S. Society As Fair and Decent

Most voters continue to believe that American society is generally fair and decent, but they don't feel as strongly when it comes to President Trump’s views on society.

August 14, 2017

Most Republicans Credit Trump for Job Creation

Late last week, following the release of new employment numbers by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, President Trump touted the success of more than one million new jobs added to the economy since he took office.

August 11, 2017

Military Action Against North Korea Likely Soon, Voters Say

Most voters think it’s likely the United States will soon be at war with North Korea.

August 10, 2017

Most Still Favor Voter ID Laws

Missouri held its first election this week after enacting voter identification laws, and officials say it went smoothly. Most voters continue to favor such laws, though slightly more now believe they may be discriminatory.

August 10, 2017

Most Still See Voter Fraud as Serious Problem

Some groups are suing the federal government over President Trump’s voter fraud commission, claiming privacy and civil rights violations. While a majority of voters still considers voter fraud a serious problem, a growing number are now downplaying the severity of the issue.

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August 9, 2017

More Voters Give Thumbs Up to Union Leaders

Nissan workers in Mississippi recently voted against joining the United Auto Workers (UAW), a blow to the already struggling union presence in the south.

August 9, 2017

Most Still Say ‘No’ to Letting Illegal Immigrants Vote

A sizable majority of voters still opposes giving illegal immigrants the vote, even in local elections. Democrats remain much more supportive of the idea than other voters do, however.

August 7, 2017

13% Have Switched Parties or Gone Independent Recently

Voters are less likely these days to split their vote between the two major parties, but just over one-out-of-10 now say they’ve changed the party they identify with in recent months.

August 7, 2017

More Voters Voting Independent, Want Competitive Third-Party

Voters are more receptive to a political third party than they have been in recent years, and more than half now say they have voted for a candidate independent of the two major parties.

August 4, 2017

Voters Remain Unconvinced There is a ‘Party of the People’

Even as partisan tension continues to rise in Washington, slightly fewer voters now say neither Republicans nor Democrats are the party of the American people.

August 3, 2017

Voters Don’t Credit Trump For Improving Economy

The stock market is at record highs. Unemployment hit a 10-year low in May, and economic confidence is at its highest level in several years.  But voters apparently don’t believe President Trump or his policies have anything to do with it.

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August 2, 2017

Most Voters Say Trump Is His Own Worst Enemy

President Trump has met the enemy, and it’s himself.

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August 1, 2017

Voters Say Trump No Better Than Obama On Immigration

Illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border has fallen to a 17-year low since President Trump took office, but voters don’t think he’s doing any better than his predecessor handling the nation’s immigration situation in general.

August 1, 2017

Most Still Oppose Driver’s Licenses For Those Here Illegally

California, one of 12 U.S. states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, is on track to issue nearly a million such licenses by the end of the year. But most voters continue to oppose licenses for illegals in the state they live in.

July 31, 2017

Most Voters Say ‘No’ To Border Wall

The House last week approved $1.6 billion in spending for President Trump’s proposed wall along the Mexican border, but with illegal immigration at the Mexican border at a 17-year low, most voters don’t want it anymore.