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September 30, 2016

Voters Don’t Trust Media Fact-Checking

Most voters believe news organizations play favorites when it comes to fact-checking candidates’ statements, but this skepticism is much stronger among voters who support Donald Trump than those who back his rival Hillary Clinton.

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September 29, 2016

Would You Boycott Trump Products?

A sizable number of Americans say they have boycotted businesses on political grounds, but how many would boycott those connected to billionaire Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump?

September 28, 2016

Voters Show More Support for Stop and Frisk Laws

Citing rising murder rates in several major cities, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump argues that police should be allowed to stop and frisk anyone on the street whom they consider suspicious. His Democratic rival Hillary Clinton and other opponents of such laws say that minorities are unfairly targeted. Voters are more supportive of stop and frisk laws but remain concerned that they may violate some Americans’ rights.

September 28, 2016

Voters Say Clinton More Qualified Than Trump for Presidency

Voters still think Hillary Clinton is more fit to be president than Donald Trump.

September 27, 2016

Voters Expect Taxes, Spending To Rise Under Clinton, Less Sure About Trump

Voters think taxes and government spending will increase under a Hillary Clinton presidency but are less certain what will happen if Donald Trump is elected.

September 27, 2016

And The Winner Is…

Hyper-competent bureaucrat vs. changemaker – that’s the choice Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump laid out for Americans at their first debate.

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September 26, 2016

Post-Charlotte, Voters Say Obama, Clinton on Side of Protestors, Trump With Police

Voters think President Obama and Hillary Clinton are more likely to side with the protestors in situations like the recent one in Charlotte, N.C., but strongly believe Donald Trump is on the side of the cops.

September 26, 2016

Voters See Debate Moderators Giving Clinton A Helping Hand

Voters are pretty convinced the moderators at the presidential debates scheduled to begin tonight will be helping Hillary Clinton more than Donald Trump.

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September 23, 2016

25% Favor Pardon for NSA Leaker Snowden

Edward J. Snowden, the man who exposed the federal government’s surveillance of millions of innocent Americans in the name of national security, is the subject of a major new film and a growing effort to have him pardoned for revealing some of the nation’s top secrets. Voters still aren’t convinced Snowden is a traitor, but they’re not ready to pardon him yet either.

September 23, 2016

Voters Say Debates More Important This Year

The first televised debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is set for Monday evening, and voters - particularly those within the two major parties - place more importance on the debates this election cycle than they have in past years.

September 22, 2016

Voters Say Pipelines Can Be Built Without Hurting Environment

Opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline, set to run oil from the Dakotas to Illinois, got the project temporarily shut down last week. Tribal nations and green groups argue that the pipeline will destroy cultural and environmental sites, but voters believe it’s entirely possible to build a pipeline like this without doing that kind of damage.

September 22, 2016

Republicans Couldn’t Care Less About Bush's Vote For Clinton

Former President George H.W. Bush who along with the rest of his family boycotted July's Republican National Convention was outed on social media this week as planning to vote for Hillary Clinton. Bush has not confirmed his vote to the media, but his reported decision has little impact on voters, especially his fellow Republicans.

September 22, 2016

This Race Is Down to the Debates

It’s hard to remember a time when the debates were so critical to the outcome of a presidential election.

September 21, 2016

Voters Say No to Obamacare Health Insurance for Illegal Immigrants

California is seeking an Obamacare waiver from the federal government so that illegal immigrants can buy health insurance through the state’s health care exchange. But most voters don’t support a similar effort where they live.

September 20, 2016

Voters Reject Obama’s New Middle East Refugee Plan

Voters strongly oppose President Obama’s plan to bring 110,000 Middle Eastern and African refugees to this country next year, up from 85,000 this year, and view that decision as an increased danger to U.S. national security.

September 19, 2016

Most Support Government-Paid Maternity Leave, But For How Long?

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have both proposed taxpayer-paid maternity leave for women whose employers don’t pay them for their time off, and most voters like the idea.

September 19, 2016

Should Taxpayers Help Cushion Spike in Obamacare Rates?

Citing financial losses, several major health insurers have announced plans to back out of the state exchanges set up under President Obama’s national health care law, leaving many Americans with fewer insurance options and higher rates. More than ever say they or an immediate family member has gotten coverage through the exchanges, but voters don’t think taxpayers should help offset any jump in rates they may experience because of the exit of these companies.

September 16, 2016

Fewer Voters Say Emotions Impact Their Voting Decisions

With less than two months remaining until the 2016 elections, it sounds like most voters won’t be listening to their heart when casting their ballot.

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September 16, 2016

Which Democrat Should Replace Hillary?

Suppose the unthinkable took place, and Hillary Clinton was forced for health reasons to step down as the Democratic presidential nominee. Who do Democrats think should take her place?

September 15, 2016

Is A North Korea Nuclear Attack Likely?

Concern about North Korea is on the rise following the communist regime's latest nuclear tests.