For GOP Voters, Pompeo’s Good, But He’s No Tillerson
President Trump tapped CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be his new secretary of State.
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March 16, 2018
March 15, 2018
52% Say Trump Relies Less on Cabinet Than Other Presidents
Following President Trump’s firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, voters remain strongly convinced that a president’s Cabinet plays a critical role in governance, but most also agree that Trump doesn’t use his Cabinet like his predecessors did.
March 14, 2018
70% Say ‘No’ to Slavery Reparations
Congresswoman Maxine Waters constantly calls for President Trump’s impeachment and even suggests she may challenge him in 2020. But few voters think favorably of the California Democrat, and they look even less favorably on her support for slavery reparations for black Americans.
March 14, 2018
Parkland, Florida: One Month Later
Students across the country are planning to participate in the National School Walkout for 17 minutes today to protest gun violence and honor the 17 victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida one month ago today.
March 13, 2018
Voters Not Overly Hopeful About Trump/North Korea Summit
President Trump has agreed to meet soon with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, the first time a U.S. president has ever met with the leader of the rogue communist regime.
March 13, 2018
Voters Say States Shouldn't Be Allowed to Shirk Federal Law
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing California over its actions to shield illegal immigrants from federal immigration laws.
March 9, 2018
U.S. vs. California: Voters Cool to Sanctuary States
Voters aren’t enthusiastic about living in a so-called sanctuary state and tend to favor the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to sue California for protecting illegal immigrants from federal authorities.
March 7, 2018
Most See Russia Nuclear Attack As Unlikely
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced last week that Russia has developed a nuclear weapon capable of beating U.S. and NATO missile defenses. Voters here aren’t particularly worried about a Russian nuclear attack, but they are more concerned these days about souring U.S.-Russia relations.
March 7, 2018
Voters Favor Prosecuting Mayor Who Warned Illegals About ICE Raid
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf recently warned illegal immigrants in her city of a pending crackdown by federal immigration authorities, and federal officials now say that a number of violent criminal aliens escaped capture and deportation as a result.
March 6, 2018
65% Oppose Voting Rights for Felons in Prison
Maine and Vermont are currently the only two states where a convicted felon can vote while he or she is still in prison, but with a new bill introduced in February, New Jersey may soon be added to that list. Most voters don’t feel that’s right, but Democrats and black voters are more receptive to it than others.
March 5, 2018
Republicans Like Trump’s Direction; Democrats Want A Change
Ohio Governor John Kasich is joining with Arnold Schwarzenegger to champion a more centrist Republican Party, and Democrats think that’s a great idea. Republicans, however, are sticking with President Trump.
March 2, 2018
58% Say Florida Shooting Suspect Should Get Death Penalty
Most Americans think the death penalty is a fair punishment if the man accused of killing 17 people during a school shooting in Florida is convicted, and nearly half don’t think, in general, that leniency should be granted to suspected criminals if they are found to be mentally ill.
March 1, 2018
49% View NRA Favorably
In the aftermath of the most recent school shooting in Florida, fewer voters have a positive view of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
March 1, 2018
Trump in 2020?
If the presidential election were held today, President Trump would carry Republicans and unaffiliated voters, but Democrats would reject him in droves.
March 1, 2018
Voters Break Along Party Lines Over New Sanctions on North Korea
President Trump has imposed extensive new economic sanctions on North Korea to discourage that country's development of nuclear weapons. But voters are closely divided over the president's action, with politics as usual coloring the responses.
February 28, 2018
Voters Stop Short of Pulling Immigration Agents from California
President Trump has threatened to pull border control enforcement agencies out of California because of the state’s refusal to enforce most illegal immigration laws, but voters aren’t sure that’s the best approach.
February 28, 2018
Most Adults With School-Aged Kids Support Arming Teachers
A proposal has been made to give bonuses to teachers who are specially trained to have guns in schools. Americans in general are torn about whether that’s a good idea, but a majority of adults with school-aged children like it.
February 28, 2018
Fewer Voters See War on Police Today
While police officers continue to fall in the line of duty around the country, fewer voters now think there is a war on police.
February 27, 2018
Americans Blame Government More Than Guns for Florida Massacre
Most Americans think government error is more responsible than a lack of gun control for the Valentine’s Day massacre at a Florida high school.
February 26, 2018
Most Voters Don’t Think Non-Union Members Should Pay Dues
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case that could have huge ramifications for unions.
