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September 21, 2018

Kavanaugh Has Edge in Voter Trust, But 29% Undecided

Voters are closely divided over whether U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh attempted to sexually assault a girl when he was in high school, although many are still withholding judgment. But confidence that Kavanaugh will ultimately be confirmed by the Senate is down.

September 21, 2018

Most Don't Think Their Fellow Citizens Are Informed Voters

Most voters still think that they personally know the issues when they go to vote but question whether others do.

September 20, 2018

Voters Think Politicians Only Raise Race Issues to Get Elected

As campaigning for November’s midterm elections ramps up, voters are split over the level of racial discussions on the campaign trail but think those issues only come up in the first place to get votes.

September 20, 2018

Voters Like Presidential Emergency Text Alert System

In light of recent weather disasters like Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas, the Trump administration may begin using a program which sends out text alerts to all Americans in the event of an emergency, though not without pushback. Voters are generally on board with the idea, but now have a slightly less favorable opinion of the agency behind the alerts.

September 20, 2018

Pennsylvania Governor: Wolf (D) 52%, Wagner (R) 40%

Democratic incumbent Tom Wolf is sitting comfortably in his bid for reelection in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial race.

September 19, 2018

Pennsylvania Senate: Casey (D) 52%, Barletta (R) 38%

Incumbent Democrat Bob Casey Jr. appears comfortably on his way to reelection in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.

September 19, 2018

Voters Aren’t Politically Correct And Say Neither is Trump

Voters view so-called political correctness as a problem and see it as a wedge used to silence opposition. President Obama was politically correct, they say; President Trump is not.

September 18, 2018

56% Say Global Warming Is Causing Extreme Weather Events

Voters are much more likely these days to believe that global warming is causing more extreme weather events in the United States. But they still aren’t willing to pay more in taxes to fight against it.

September 17, 2018

Just Don’t Call A Candidate A Socialist

When it comes to political labels, moderate and conservative are best for candidates, socialist the worst.

September 17, 2018

Voters Promise Big Turnout in November

Voters in both major parties are equally enthusiastic - and determined - about casting their ballots this fall.

September 14, 2018

Florida Governor: Gillum (D) 48%, DeSantis (R) 42%

Democrat Andrew Gillum holds a six-point lead over Republican Ron DeSantis in the race to be Florida’s next governor.

September 14, 2018

Voters Turn Their Backs on Incumbents

Most voters say they plan on voting for someone other than the incumbent in the upcoming election and, if given the option, would send everyone in Congress packing.

September 13, 2018

Florida Senate: Nelson (D) 45%, Scott (R) 44%

Incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson and retiring Republican Governor Rick Scott are in a virtual tie in the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Florida.

September 13, 2018

Voters Think Charges Against ‘Deep State’ Anti-Trumpers Unlikely

Despite the release of additional private text messages this week discussing an anti-Trump effort among senior federal law enforcement officials, most voters don’t expect anyone to be punished.

September 13, 2018

Voters Give Pro-Kavanaugh Senators The Edge in November

An incumbent senator who votes to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to gain Republican and independent voters in November but lose Democrat support.

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September 12, 2018

Only 38% Welcome Obama Back on the Campaign Trail

Democrats think former President Obama’s presence on the campaign trail is a boost for candidates in their party, but all voters aren’t as convinced.

September 12, 2018

Voters Think Platforms More Important Than Money to Win Elections

As midterm elections approach, voters are strong believers in quality over quantity, in that a candidate’s positions have more weight than their pocketbook.

September 11, 2018

Voters More Likely to Make A Political Contribution This Year

Most voters haven’t contributed to a political campaign, but those who have are even more likely to do so this year.

September 11, 2018

Voters Are A Lot More Confident In Kavanaugh Confirmation

Confidence that Judge Brett Kavanaugh will be the next U.S. Supreme Court justice has jumped following last week’s tempestuous Senate confirmation hearings.

September 10, 2018

Most Voters Think Democrats Favor Larger Government Over Smaller One

Most Americans continue to favor a smaller, more hands-off government than a larger, more hands-on one. But while voters think Republicans share their beliefs, they see Democrats as preferring the opposite.