Does America Need New Immigration Laws?
Most voters still think enforcement of current immigration laws is key, but a growing number believe new laws should go on the books in order to stop illegal immigration.
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August 21, 2015
August 20, 2015
Voters Think U.S. Needs to Spend More on Defense
With Americans increasingly worried out about their safety on the home front, more voters than ever think the United States needs to spend more on national security.
August 20, 2015
Clinton's E-Mail: Serious Scandal or No Big Deal?
Federal authorities continue to investigate whether Hillary Clinton sent and received top secret e-mails through a private server during her time as secretary of State, and some speculate that the controversy is putting her run for the presidency at risk. But how serious a problem is it really to voters?
August 20, 2015
Black Lives Matter Or All Lives Matter?
Yes, black lives matter, but don’t all lives matter? That seems to be the subject of some political dispute.
August 19, 2015
Do Muslims Like America More?
Few voters think America's relationship with the Muslim world is improving, but they are more confident now that Muslims around the world don't see the United States as an enemy.
August 19, 2015
Voters Want to Build A Wall, Deport Felon Illegal Immigrants
As far as voters are concerned – and not just Republicans - Donald Trump has a winning formula for fighting illegal immigration.
August 19, 2015
Voters Rate Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
Former President Jimmy Carter announced last week that he is losing his battle with cancer.
August 18, 2015
Voters Want EPA Punished for Toxic Spill
Voters think heads should roll following the Environmental Protection Agency’s acknowledgement that it unleashed a massive toxic waste spill in Colorado.
August 13, 2015
Does Obama Want to Outlaw Coal?
Voters are skeptical about President Obama’s plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions by coal-burning power plants and remain closely divided over what he has in mind for the U.S. coal industry. Most Republicans think he wants to get rid of coal all together.
August 12, 2015
GOP Voters On Gilmore: Jim Who?
Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore quietly entered the crowded race for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination in late July, but GOP voters see little chance that he will be the nominee.
August 12, 2015
Should Democrats Have More Debates?
Democrats are planning to hold six debates for their 2016 presidential candidates, but at least two of the candidates – Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley - say that’s not enough.
August 12, 2015
Carly Up, Trump Down
The post-debate picture has a new contender in the top 10 of Republican presidential contenders, while the leader of the pack has taken a fall.
August 11, 2015
Has ‘The Donald’ Peaked?
Donald Trump remains the leader in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, but his support has fallen by a third over the past week-and-a-half. Carly Fiorina is now near the front of the pack.
August 11, 2015
Are Most Voters Still Clueless?
Voters feel strongly that citizens in democratic countries have a responsibility to stay informed but still doubt overwhelmingly that that's the case here in America.
August 10, 2015
Do Most Voters Want to Skimp on Their Taxes?
Donald Trump said recently that he tries to pay as little in taxes as possible, but most Americans don’t agree and insist they want to pay their fair share. The problem is most think they already are paying more than their fair share in taxes.
August 7, 2015
Voters Are Skeptical of Obama’s Latest Energy Plan
President Obama earlier this week announced an even more ambitious plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, but voters see more costs than rewards. The president’s plan will require a 32% drop in carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 2030 and a 28% increase in the amount of power generated by renewable sources by 2025.
August 7, 2015
Are the Republicans Losing Already?
Republican presidential hopefuls brandishing their social conservative credentials at their first debate last night may already have sown the seeds of defeat.
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August 7, 2015
Are the Republicans Losing Already?
Republican presidential hopefuls brandishing their social conservative credentials at their first debate last night may already have sown the seeds of defeat.
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August 6, 2015
Biden vs. Hillary
Worried that the controversies surrounding Hillary Clinton are wounding her chances for the presidency, some Democrats have begun pushing Vice President Joe Biden’s candidacy. Democratic voters are closely divided over a Biden presidential bid, but voters in general think he’d make a better president than Clinton.
August 6, 2015
Obama vs. Congress: Politics As Usual?
President Obama and the Republican-controlled Congress don’t agree on much, but many voters still wonder what’s really fueling the tension.
