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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.

September 15, 2016

Most Reject Online Voting, See Higher Risk of Fraud

The Obama administration has expressed alarm about dangers to our election system from foreign hackers, and online voting is seen as perhaps the most vulnerable to attack. Most voters still don’t like the idea of voting via the internet and think it’s easier to corrupt than other voting methods.

September 14, 2016

Most Still Say There's No Freedom of Speech

Two-out-of-three Americans view political correctness as a threat and say they don't have freedom of speech anymore.

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September 14, 2016

Clinton’s Health Is Just Another Partisan Issue

Democrats aren’t worried about Hillary Clinton’s health, but most other voters feel she may not be physically up to the job.

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September 13, 2016

Most Would Still Vote To Get Rid of Entire Congress

Despite continued poor ratings for Congress’ performance, voters are slightly less in favor of voting to get rid of the entire Congress and aren’t quite convinced they’ll vote for someone other than an incumbent this November.

September 13, 2016

More Voters Than Ever Say Politicians Make False Promises To Get Elected

An overwhelming majority of voters continues to believe politicians don’t keep their campaign promises and are even more convinced it’s because they’ll say whatever it takes to get elected.

September 12, 2016

Voters Put Less Weight on Candidates’ Religious Faith

While Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is still making efforts to win over the support of Evangelical Christian voters, the percentage of all voters who consider a candidate’s faith important to their vote continues to decline.Voters put even less stock into a candidate’s appearance or racial background.

September 12, 2016

Confidence About America’s Safety From Terrorism Remains Low

Americans continue to question the country’s safety from terrorism and are skeptical of the government’s ability to prevent domestic terror attacks in the future.

September 9, 2016

Many Question Whether Americans Remember 9/11

Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the Islamic terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 that killed 3,000 Americans and injured another 6,000. But a sizable number of Americans feel their fellow countrymen have forgotten the horrors of that day. Interestingly, more are saying Muslims in this country have been mistreated ever since, even as they fear a domestic terror attack more than ever.

September 9, 2016

How Does the World Feel About Obama and the U.S.?

As with virtually every major issue we survey on these days, political party affiliation determines a voter’s views about America’s relationship with the rest of the world. Democrats think it’s great; Republicans and unaffiliated voters are a lot more skeptical.

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September 8, 2016

Democrats Agree Candidate Health Important But Not Hillary’s

All voters strongly agree that a candidate’s health is an important voting issue, but while most Republicans and unaffiliated voters think the state of Hillary Clinton’s health is worth exploring, the majority of Democrats disagree.

September 7, 2016

Voters Still Believe In Their Vote

Voters continue to feel that their vote counts.

September 7, 2016

Voters See Trump As Safer Bet Against Terrorism

Voters tend to think Donald Trump would do a better job protecting them from terrorists.

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September 6, 2016

Clinton Gains on Trump in Voter Trust

Donald Trump’s trust advantage over Hillary Clinton in the areas of the economy and immigration have all but vanished, although independent voters continue to express a lot more faith in the GOP nominee.

September 2, 2016

Americans Still Think Mexico Should Help Pay for Illegal Immigration

Americans are feeling friendlier toward Mexico these days but still think it should offset the cost to the United States of the illegal immigrants it’s sending our way.

August 31, 2016

Is There Silent Trump Support That Pollsters Are Missing?

Some have suggested that Donald Trump has hidden support among voters who are unwilling to say publicly where they stand because they’re fearful of criticism. We won’t know for sure until Election Day, but Republicans are clearly more reluctant than Democrats this year to say how they are going to vote.