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December 2, 2022

Midterms 2022: Consensus Emerges to Bring Immigration Under Control

A majority of Americans who voted in the 2022 midterm elections favor policies to end illegal immigration and bring legal immigration under control.

December 1, 2022

Majority Support Chinese Protesters

Protests by Chinese people against their government’s COVID-19 policy have overwhelming approval from American voters.

November 30, 2022

Most Voters Share GOP Concerns About ‘Botched’ Arizona Election

Problems with the election in Arizona have Republicans furious, and a majority of voters nationwide agree that the “sacred right to vote” is at risk.

November 28, 2022

‘Laptop From Hell’: Voters Approve Investigation of Hunter Biden

Plans by Republicans in Congress to investigate Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings meet with approval from a majority of voters.

November 23, 2022

Ditch Mitch? Most GOP Voters Want to Replace McConnell

Republican congressional leaders remain unpopular, even with their own party’s voters, who overwhelmingly want to get rid of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

November 22, 2022

Good-Bye, Nancy: 68% Approve Pelosi Stepping Down

Voters overwhelmingly agree with Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step down from her position as leader of the Democrats in the House of Representatives.

November 21, 2022

Nearly Half Say GOP House Majority ‘Good for America’

Most voters are content with the results of the midterm elections, but are divided over why Republicans fell short of their “red wave” expectations.

November 17, 2022

Expect More Partisan Division, Voters Say

The result of this year’s midterm election is likely to be more partisanship in Washington, most voters believe.

November 16, 2022

Trump 2024? 60% of Voters Say ‘No’

Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he will seek the White House again in 2024, but most voters don’t think he should and have a more favorable view of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

November 16, 2022

Are Credit Rejections Rising?

More Americans report their applications for credit have been turned down recently, a potential indicator of an economic downturn.

November 14, 2022

Voters Worry About Election Cheating, Don’t Trust Mail-In Voting

Most voters believe cheating may have influenced this year’s elections, and think voting by mail makes it easier to cheat.

November 10, 2022

Media’s Midterm Coverage Was Bad, Most Voters Agree

Less than half of voters think the news media did a good job covering the midterm campaign, and nearly half believe the coverage was biased in favor of Democrats.

November 9, 2022

Too Close to Call’? Voters Don’t Like Late Election Results

With the balance of power in Congress still undecided, voters clearly dislike delayed reporting of election results.

November 8, 2022

Whose Endorsement Matters Most?

More than five years after he left office, former President Barack Obama’s endorsement is still more valuable than either of his successors.

November 7, 2022

GOP Has Enthusiasm Edge, But More Democrats Have Voted Early

On the eve of Election Day, more Democrats than Republicans have already voted, but more Republicans say they’ll “definitely” vote in this year’s crucial midterms.

November 3, 2022

Would GOP Congress Impeach Biden?

More than half of voters think a Republican victory in next week’s midterms will probably mean impeachment for President Joe Biden.

November 2, 2022

Most Democrats Want Bannon Sent to Prison

The prosecution of former White House adviser Steve Bannon is perfectly fine with most Democratic voters, but may help motivate Republican voters in the midterm elections.

November 1, 2022

Pessimism Growing About Job Market

Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the job market and, by more than a 20-point margin, think unemployment will be higher next year.

November 1, 2022

Economy, Inflation Top Issues for Midterm Voters

A week before Election Day, nearly half of voters say inflation and the economy are the most important issues for them in this year’s congressional midterms. 

October 28, 2022

GOP Expands Lead To 7 Points On Congressional Ballot

The 2022 midterm elections are now just 11 days away, and Republicans have a seven-point lead in their bid to recapture control of Congress.