Voters Still Think UN Costs Taxpayers Too Much
Voters still think the United States is overpaying for its involvement in the United Nations but are feeling a little more charitable than they were a year ago.
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September 20, 2017
September 20, 2017
Voters Think U.S. Winning War Against ISIS
After losing a major stronghold in Iraq, the Islamic State group (ISIS) may be close to defeat on the ground there, and voters here think the United States definitely has the edge on its radical rival of recent years.
September 19, 2017
Most U.S. Voters Consider Iran An Enemy
As President Donald Trump mulls his options on the Iran nuclear deal, most voters continue to view Iran as an enemy but have mixed feelings on how Trump has dealt with the Middle Eastern nation.
September 18, 2017
Voters See ‘Antifa’ Protesters Chiefly as Troublemakers
Voters are following the actions of the so-called “antifa” protesters and aren’t impressed with what they see.
September 14, 2017
Voters Break Even on Medicare For All
Democrats are beginning to line up to challenge President Trump in 2020, and many are now embracing Bernie Sanders’ plan to offer taxpayer-funded Medicare to all Americans.
September 14, 2017
57% Say Immigration Reform Unlikely in Next Six Months
President Trump has given Congress six months to come up with an immigration reform package if it wants to protect the so-called "Dreamers" from deportation, but most voters think passage of such legislation is unlikely in the near future.
September 13, 2017
Most Americans Agree With DeVos on Sexual Misconduct on Campuses
During a speech at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School last week about sexual assault on campus, education Secretary Betsy DeVos stated...
September 13, 2017
Most Voters Welcome Trump’s Outreach to Congressional Democrats
Despite their failure to advance President Trump’s agenda, congressional Republicans aren’t happy about his outreach to Democrats in the House and Senate, but most voters think it’s a great idea.
September 12, 2017
61% Say It’s Time for Hillary Clinton To Retire
Hillary Clinton is back today with a new book, “What Happened,” to further explain why Donald Trump is president instead of her. But most voters still don’t buy her excuses and think it’s time for her to step off the national stage.
September 12, 2017
Voters Don't Believe Immigration Reform Will Lead to Border Control
President Trump has challenged Congress to come up with a long overdue comprehensive reform of the nation's immigration laws in the next six months, but voters remain skeptical that real border control is on the way.
September 6, 2017
Fewer Than Ever Think There's Too Much Government Power
Voters have long believed there’s a natural tension between government power and individual freedom, but while most still think there’s too much government power, they’re less inclined to say so than in the past.
September 6, 2017
48% Favor Continuing ‘Dreamers’ Program To Shield Illegal Immigrants
Voters are less convinced that illegal immigrants take jobs away from Americans and tend to favor the continuation of an Obama-era program that protects from deportation illegal immigrants who came here as children.
September 6, 2017
More See Government As A Problem Than A Solution
President Ronald Reagan said in his first inaugural address in 1981 that “government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” Voters still agree and hope Congress and the president don't blunt the cutting knife.
September 5, 2017
Most Say FBI Should Make Clinton Files Public
Most voters still think Hillary Clinton is likely to have broken the law in her handling of classified information and disagree with the FBI’s decision to keep secret its files on last year’s Clinton probe.
September 1, 2017
Most Now Think Feds Should Finance Weather Disaster Clean-Up
The Houston area is reeling after being hit by Hurricane Harvey earlier this week, but more voters than ever now think the clean-up and recovery efforts in situations like these should be the federal government’s responsibility.
August 31, 2017
Voters Think FEMA, Feds Doing Good Job With Harvey Response
Hurricane Harvey has devastated the Houston, Texas area, with more still to come. But voters are happy with the emergency response so far.
August 31, 2017
GOP Voters OK With Trump Criticism of Republican Senate
Republican voters approve of President Trump’s criticism of GOP senators. Democrats don’t.
August 30, 2017
Voters Don't Think Too Highly of House, Senate
Few voters give members of the House of Representatives and Senate high marks on their job performance. But Republicans aren’t quite as skeptical.
August 30, 2017
Democratic Support for Bipartisan Government Continues to Grow
Voters are fully aware that the Republicans run both the House of Representatives and Senate these days, but they’d prefer a two-party rule. Most Democrats agree, but Republicans, unsurprisingly, want to keep the status quo.
August 29, 2017
Voters Are Strongly Divided Over Media’s Role in Dividing Us
Voters admit America is a more divided place these days, and Trump supporters overwhelmingly agree with the president that the media is to blame. But Trump opponents just as strongly disagree.
