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January 23, 2020

Sorry, Hillary, But Voters Prefer Bernie Over You

Hillary Clinton made headlines earlier this week when she told an interviewer that no one in Congress likes Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders. But their fellow Democrats – and voters in general – like Bernie more than Hillary.

January 23, 2020

Most Are Dubious About Talks to End Failed War in Afghanistan

The clock is still ticking on America’s longest-running war. But few voters think the war in Afghanistan has accomplished its mission, and most think it’s unlikely to have a happy ending.

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January 22, 2020

55% Favor Calling New Witnesses for Senate Impeachment Trial

Most voters think the U.S. Senate should allow new witnesses to supplement the House’s party-line impeachment case before deciding whether to remove President Trump from office.

January 21, 2020

Once Again, Party Line Defines Views of Trump China Trade Deal

President Trump has just signed the first phase of an historic trade agreement with China, although both countries are still keeping their recently imposed tariffs in place for now. Voters tend to think the deal will be good for America and are more upbeat on how it will impact them personally. But as usual, party line makes a difference.

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January 20, 2020

26% Say Bernie Thinks Like They Do; 37% Say Same of Trump

For many Democrats, Bernie Sanders is the candidate who can beat Joe Biden for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination. But voters are less in sync with Sanders’ avowedly socialist views than those of his potential campaign rival, President Trump.

January 17, 2020

Pelosi’s Favorables Are At A New High

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remains the best-known leader of Congress and is enjoying her greatest popularity ever. Her counterpart in the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, earns his highest favorables in five years.

January 16, 2020

51% Still Likely to Vote Against Trump In November

While the diminishing Democratic field of White House hopefuls continues to slug it out, just over half of voters still plan to vote against President Trump come November.

January 15, 2020

41% Say U.S. Should Do More to Help Iranian Protesters

A sizable number of Americans want to get involved in the pro-democracy protests in Iran, but they’re doubtful the protests will lead to meaningful change. Most suspect, however, that increased U.S. sanctions will push Iran to negotiate over its nuclear program.

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January 14, 2020

GOP Wants Trump to Fill Any Supreme Court Vacancy; Democrats Say Wait

Voters are largely divided along party lines when asked if President Trump should fill any U.S. Supreme Court vacancy this year and whether former President Obama should be considered for the job.

January 13, 2020

More Voters Think GOP - If You Count Trump As A Republican

Voters identify more with Republicans than Democrats when it comes to the issues – unless you regard President Trump as a party of his own.

January 9, 2020

39% Agree Iraq War Was ‘Worst Decision’ in U.S. History

With the Iraqi parliament demanding that the last 5,000 U.S. troops leave its country, many voters here share President Trump’s view that the invasion of Iraq was the biggest American blunder ever. Fewer than ever consider the effort a success story.

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January 8, 2020

Even Fewer Expect Trump’s Removal From Office

Fewer voters than ever believe President Trump will be removed from office via impeachment, while a little-changing plurality still thinks he will be reelected in November.

January 7, 2020

Reaction to Trump’s Iran Strike Is Another Party Line Vote

Voters are evenly divided over President Trump’s decision to have a top Iranian general killed, but as is generally the case with questions regarding the president, it’s a party line vote. More voters than ever, however, now fear war with Iran is likely.

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January 6, 2020

Voters Question Length of Campaign, Number of Democratic Debates

A sizable majority of voters still believes the campaign for the White House every four years goes on too long, and half complain that Democrats are overdoing it when it comes to debates.

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January 2, 2020

Biden’s Still Ahead But Losing Ground Among Democrats

Joe Biden still leads the Democratic presidential pack, but as the campaign season begins in earnest, he has fallen to his lowest level of support to date.

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December 27, 2019

Women Favor World Run By Women More Than Men Do

Women are a lot more convinced than men that a world run by women would be better place for all.

December 26, 2019

Voters View Impeachment As DOA in GOP Senate

Even Democrats consider it highly unlikely that the Republican-run U.S. Senate will remove President Trump from office now that he has been impeached by the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives.

December 23, 2019

Most Say Americans Don’t Know How Their Government Works

The impeachment of President Trump by House Democrats has highlighted the complexities of our government, but most continue to believe that Americans don’t know how their government works. They still seem to have a handle on the basics of impeachment, though.

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December 20, 2019

51% Agree Impeachment Is ‘Abuse of Power’ By Democrats

Voters appear to give President Trump a slight edge in the war of words over impeachment.

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December 19, 2019

Gap Narrows in Trump vs. Michelle Obama Contest

With some Democrats worrying that the current hopefuls for their party’s nomination can’t beat President Trump next year, speculation has begun anew that Michelle Obama will enter the race. The former first lady still has a narrowing advantage over the president in a hypothetical 2020 matchup.