Americans Say Media Identifies With Protesters, Trump With Police
Voters thought President Obama identified more with the protesters in places like Charlotte and Baltimore when they challenged the police.
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August 25, 2017
August 24, 2017
Voters More Optimistic of Founding Fathers' Views of U.S. Today
Voters are slightly more positive these days that if America’s founders returned to the United States, they would consider it a success.
August 23, 2017
41% Think Navy Experiencing More Mishaps At Sea
The commander of the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet was relieved of his duties yesterday following four separate accidents involving Navy ships in the Pacific this year.
August 23, 2017
Voters See Win in Afghanistan As Unlikely
The United States has been at war in Afghanistan for nearly 16 years, but even following President Trump’s announcement of a troop surge there, voters remain skeptical that victory is on the horizon.
August 22, 2017
47% Say Media Is A Roadblock For Trump
Nearly half of voters feel that the media is actively trying to block President Donald Trump from passing his agenda -- a stark contrast to how voters felt in the Obama years.
August 21, 2017
Voters Strongly Defend Washington, Jefferson, Lessons of the Past
Despite calls by some politicians and the media for erasing those connected to slavery from U.S. history, it looks like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson are going to be with us awhile longer. Voters strongly believe it’s better to learn from the past than erase it.
August 21, 2017
Voters Side With Trump In Defense of Historic Monuments
Voters tend to agree with President Trump’s defense of historical statues, and few think getting rid of Confederate monuments will lessen racial tensions in America.
August 18, 2017
Republicans Tuning into the News Less Than Democrats, Unaffiliateds
Nearly half of voters are following the news more closely these days, but supporters of President Trump and those in his party are starting to tune out more.
August 18, 2017
A Third of Republicans Want McConnell, Ryan Out
Late last week, President Trump criticized Mitch McConnell over the failure to pass a health care repeal bill before the August recess, raising the question of whether the Senator should step down from his position. Even one third of his fellow Republicans think that’s a good idea.
August 17, 2017
Voters Don't Favor Trump Pardon for Arpaio
President Trump announced he is considering pardoning former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was recently found guilty of criminal contempt for ignoring a judge’s order to stop traffic patrols targeting illegal immigrants. But most voters don’t think the president should pardon him. (To see survey question wording, click here.)
August 17, 2017
Most GOP Voters Say Trump Will Never Make the Media Happy
As far as most Republicans and Trump supporters are concerned, their guy will never get a break from the news media.
August 16, 2017
Most Still Say Newcomers Should Adopt American Culture
The majority of voters still say newcomers to America should adopt our culture, language and heritage, but that number is down from surveys over the past few years. More than ever now say they should keep their own customs.
August 16, 2017
Voters Think China Should Be Doing More to Reduce North Korean Threat
China announced late last week that it will not intervene if North Korea initiates an attack against the United States, but will step in to prevent an attack on North Korea if the United States initiates.
August 15, 2017
Voters Are More Supportive of Trump Opponents in Congress
Maybe Republicans in Congress who won’t work with President Trump are on to something. Voters, for now at least, say they’re more likely to reward the anti-Trumpers.
August 15, 2017
Nearly Half Still Think Trump Less Ethical Than Most Politicians
Voters consider President Trump less ethical than his predecessor in the White House, and many still suspect he has less ethics than other politicians.
August 14, 2017
60% Rate U.S. Society As Fair and Decent
Most voters continue to believe that American society is generally fair and decent, but they don't feel as strongly when it comes to President Trump’s views on society.
August 14, 2017
Most Republicans Credit Trump for Job Creation
Late last week, following the release of new employment numbers by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, President Trump touted the success of more than one million new jobs added to the economy since he took office.
August 11, 2017
Military Action Against North Korea Likely Soon, Voters Say
Most voters think it’s likely the United States will soon be at war with North Korea.
August 10, 2017
Most Still Favor Voter ID Laws
Missouri held its first election this week after enacting voter identification laws, and officials say it went smoothly. Most voters continue to favor such laws, though slightly more now believe they may be discriminatory.
August 10, 2017
Most Still See Voter Fraud as Serious Problem
Some groups are suing the federal government over President Trump’s voter fraud commission, claiming privacy and civil rights violations. While a majority of voters still considers voter fraud a serious problem, a growing number are now downplaying the severity of the issue.
