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January 3, 2022

50% of Voters Say Capitol Riot Was ‘Threat to Democracy’

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot.  Half of voters believe the riot by some supporters of former President Donald Trump was a threat to democracy, and most Democrats believe it was a conspiracy involving GOP officials.

December 29, 2021

Voters Worried About Russia’s Threat to Ukraine

Amid reports of a massive Russian troop buildup on the Ukrainian border, nearly four-in-five American voters are concerned about a possible invasion, and most think President Joe Biden has been less aggressive toward Russia.

December 23, 2021

Voters Against 'Zuckerbucks' Influencing Elections

An overwhelming majority of American voters believe Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s multimillion-dollar effort to influence the 2020 presidential election was a bad thing for democracy, and most still think cheating influenced the election outcome.

December 22, 2021

Most Voters Think Capitol Riot Committee Is ‘Partisan’

While Democratic voters strongly support the House Select Committee’s investigation of the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, most Republicans and independents believe the committee has become a partisan weapon.

December 21, 2021

Only 31% Say Biden Represents Their Views

Republican voters overwhelmingly say former President Trump represents their political views, but Democrats are less likely to say the same of President Joe Biden, and independent voters strongly prefer Trump to Biden.

December 17, 2021

Voters Don’t Like Congress, and ‘Build Back Better’ Won’t Help

Fewer than a third of voters have a favorable opinion of Congress, and most don’t support the “Build Back Better” legislation now pending in the Senate.

December 15, 2021

Crime: 68% Of Voters Say It’s Getting Worse

An overwhelming majority of voters are increasingly concerned about violent crime and, by a wide margin, they trust Republicans more than Democrats to deal with the problem.

December 14, 2021

Most Maine Voters Against Amnesty in ‘Build Back Better’

Fewer than 1-in-4 Maine voters are in favor of an amnesty provision for illegal immigrants in the “Build Back Better” legislation, and most would vote against a member of Congress who supports the measure.

December 13, 2021

New Hampshire Voters Oppose Amnesty in ‘Build Back Better’

Nearly two-thirds of voters in New Hampshire oppose an amnesty provision for illegal immigrants in the “Build Back Better” legislation, which is supported by the state’s Democratic senators.

December 10, 2021

Election Integrity: Most GOP Voters Still Think Biden Cheated

Support for voter ID laws to prevent cheating in elections remains high, and most Republican voters remain unconvinced that President Joe Biden was elected fairly.

December 9, 2021

Voters Rate Biden Low on China, But Support ‘Diplomatic Boycott’ of Olympics

Most voters approve of what the White House is calling a “diplomatic boycott” of next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing, but overall give President Joe Biden low marks on his China policy.

December 8, 2021

Biden Broke Promise to ‘Shut Down’ COVID-19, Voters Say

Most voters now disapprove of President Joe Biden’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying he broke the promise he made during the campaign last year to “shut down the virus.”

December 7, 2021

Kamala Harris: VP’s Approval Remains Low

Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t improved her standing with voters, more that half of whom have a negative opinion of her and don’t think she’s ready to take over if President Joe Biden leaves office

December 3, 2021

COVID-19: Voters Worry About Vaccine Side Effects, Oppose Federal Mandates

More than half of voters are concerned that COVID-19 vaccines could have harmful side effects, and don’t think the federal government should have the power to make vaccination mandatory.

December 1, 2021

70% Of Voters Say Big Pharma Has Too Much Influence

Most voters don’t trust major pharmaceutical companies, and think drug makers have too much influence over America’s health care policy.

November 30, 2021

Biden Not Doing Enough to Fight Rising Fuel Prices, Voters Say

Voters are worried about rising fuel prices and most don’t think President Joe Biden is doing enough to solve the problem.

November 29, 2021

Majority of Voters Oppose ‘Build Back Better’

With the Senate now considering the legislation to fund President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda, most voters oppose the controversial bill.

November 24, 2021

Trump Would Win Rematch With Biden

Less than a third of voters think it would be a good idea for President Joe Biden to run for reelection, and he would lose a rematch to former President Donald Trump by a double-digit margin.

November 23, 2021

Media On Trial: Was Rittenhouse Coverage Fair?

Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty of homicide charges last week in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and nearly half of voters believe media coverage of the trial was unfair to the teenager.

November 22, 2021

W. Virginia Voters Side With Manchin Opposing Amnesty in ‘Build Back Better’

West Virginia voters overwhelmingly oppose an amnesty provision for illegal immigrants in the “Build Back Better” legislation, bolstering Democratic Sen. Joe Machin’s opposition to the measure.