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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.

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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.

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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.

April 12, 2017

Voters Less Fearful of Worsening U.S.-Russia Relations

Voters appear to be less concerned that tense United States-Russia relations will have a negative impact on America, but they still strongly believe the two nations are headed for another Cold War scenario.

April 12, 2017

Most Democrats Still Say Trump Didn't Win

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez recently said he doesn't accept that Donald Trump is president. Most Democrats agree.

April 11, 2017

Most Support Trump’s Airstrike But See Syria As A UN Problem

Most voters support President Trump’s missile strike on Syria but feel further action against the Syrian government should come from the United Nations and not the United States alone.

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April 10, 2017

Voters Not Convinced Obama Wasn’t In On Trump Spying

Voters are split on whether President Barack Obama or his inner circle were aware that U.S. intelligence agencies were spying on Donald Trump’s campaign, but they don’t believe Obama officials leaked names picked up in the surveillance efforts to the media.

April 10, 2017

GOP Voters See Merit-Based System As Legal Immigration Solution

President Trump has proposed moving toward a merit-based legal immigration system that grants visas based on one’s skill levels rather than their family connections. Republican voters think that’s a pretty good solution.

April 7, 2017

Voters Say Supreme Court Pick Who Pleases Both Parties Unlikely

Voters think it’s unlikely President Trump could nominate anyone to the U.S. Supreme Court who would appeal to both Republicans and Democrats, but they still don’t like the Senate changing its rules to make it easier for a nominee to be confirmed.

April 6, 2017

Most Voters Not Happy With Current U.S.-China Trade Situation

As President Donald Trump prepares for his first meeting with the Chinese president, most voters believe the current trade situation with the two nations benefits Beijing more than Washington.

April 6, 2017

GOP Voters Smell a Rat When It Comes to the Media’s Agenda

Voters overall think the media’s going downhill, but Republicans are more convinced that the media would rather stir the pot than genuinely get to the root of the issues.

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April 5, 2017

Democrats Think GOP Needs to Be More Like the Bush Family

The two former Presidents Bush and Republican also-ran Jeb Bush have been critical of President Trump, and most Democrats think the GOP should listen. Most Republicans disagree. (To see survey question wording, click here.)

April 5, 2017

52% Say Clintons Should Be Part of Russia Probe

Voters are closely divided on the importance of Congress investigating whether Russia interfered with the last election, but if it does, they think the Clintons’ ties to the Russians should be part of the probe.