More Now Say It’s Too Easy to Get a Gun
Gun sales in the United States are down since Donald Trump took office even though Americans now think it’s easier to get a gun than it used to be.
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April 28, 2017
April 28, 2017
Democrats Not Happy With Their Party's Attempts to Block Trump
Few Democrats are pleased with their own party’s attempts to oppose Donald Trump in his first 100 days as president.
April 27, 2017
Voters Like Capitalism Best
A radio host recently claimed Senator Bernie Sanders is the most popular politician in America today and would have defeated Donald Trump by a landslide in the presidential election had he been the Democratic nominee.
April 27, 2017
GOP Voters Like Trump’s First 100 Days; Democrats Really Don’t
Voters tend to think President Trump has failed to deliver in his first 100 days in office, but that’s largely because Democrats are so unhappy.
April 26, 2017
Voters Put Cautious Trust in the Government
Voters don’t put much trust in the government to do the right thing in most situations. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
April 26, 2017
Connections Are Key with Government Contracts
Most voters continue to believe crony capitalism is alive and well in the government.
April 26, 2017
Most Favor Death Penalty, But Don't Think It Deters Crime
On Monday, Arkansas executed two death-row criminals in the nation’s first double execution since 2000. Americans in general still favor the death penalty, but they’re not convinced it actually helps deter crime.
April 25, 2017
Most Say Europeans Need More U.S. Help to Fight Terror
Most Americans worry that France is losing the fight against radical Islamic terrorism and think the United States and the rest of the world should step up to help turn the tide.
April 25, 2017
Voters Think U.S. Environment's in Good Shape
With Earth Day just behind us and Arbor Day ahead, most voters think the environment in this country is doing well.
April 24, 2017
Voters Support Labeling MS-13 Gang a Terrorist Group
Following a spate of violent murders in Long Island suspected to be at the hands of the MS-13 street gang, Attorney General Jeff Sessions pushed for labeling the gang as a terrorist organization in an effort to crack down on illegal immigration. Voters support the move, but aren’t so convinced it will cut down on violent crime in the United States.
April 24, 2017
Voters Say Stay the Course in Afghanistan
The United States dropped their biggest non-nuclear bomb on an ISIS camp in Afghanistan earlier this month, and while nearly half of voters still see the Middle East nation as a national security interest, they’re not convinced the situation there is likely to change.
April 21, 2017
Most Say Feds Should ‘Buy, Hire American’ Even If It Costs More
Voters are all for President Trump’s order to federal agencies this week to “aggressively promote and use American-made goods and to ensure that American labor is hired to do the job,” even though many suspect it will cost taxpayers more.
April 20, 2017
40% of Democrats Think Pence is Qualified to be President
A majority of voters view Vice President Mike Pence favorably and believe he is qualified to assume the responsibilities of the presidency, though Democrats largely disagree.
April 19, 2017
Social Media + Politics = Bad News for Voters
Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are more ubiquitous than ever these days. Even the president himself often turns to Twitter to make his voice heard. But voters aren’t convinced social media has a place in politics. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
April 19, 2017
Voters Like Trump’s Response to North Korean Menace
Voters strongly consider North Korea a danger to the United States and tend to support President Trump’s tough response to that country’s aggressive nuclear weapons program.
April 19, 2017
Voters Think Congress' Job Performance Will Hurt Congressional Candidates
Special congressional elections are in the news, but voters say the current Congress isn't helping the candidates of either major party.
April 18, 2017
GOP Voters Say Trump Won't Sway Them from Voting Republican in Midterms
This year’s special elections are an early indicator if President Donald Trump’s policies are resonating with voters, political commentators say. But it’s clear Republican and Democratic voters have already made up their minds.
April 17, 2017
Americans Still Won't Trade Deductions for Lower Taxes
Even if it means lower tax rates, Americans still aren’t ready to eliminate tax deductions, but they wouldn’t mind a flat tax rate system.
April 13, 2017
Voters Still See Russia As Possible Ally
President Trump says U.S. relations with Russia are at “an all-time low,” but voters think the United States can still work with Russia on some issues.
April 13, 2017
Voters Question Obama-Era Police Agreements, Agree With Sessions' Review
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has ordered a review of the reform agreements President Obama's Justice Department required of several urban police departments following high-profile police shootings.
