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May 18, 2022

53% Think World Leaders See Biden as Weaker Than Trump

Voters don’t see President Joe Biden as having good relationships with most world leaders, and more than half believe those world leaders view him as weaker than his predecessor.

May 17, 2022

Abortion: Two-Thirds of Voters Favor Limits

More voters describe themselves as pro-choice than pro-life, but a significant majority support state laws that limit how late in a pregnancy an abortion can be performed.

May 16, 2022

Climate Change: Democrats More Concerned Than Other Voters

Climate change isn’t a very important issue for most voters, but Democrats are significantly more concerned about the problem.

May 13, 2022

‘Fake News’ Still a Media Problem, Voters Say

The news media don’t question President Joe Biden as aggressively as they questioned former President Donald Trump, according to a majority of voters who say “fake news” is still a major problem.

May 12, 2022

Voters More Worried About Inflation Than Abortion Rights

Despite news reports that the Supreme Court may be ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion rights haven’t displaced inflation at the top of the list of issues most concerning to voters.

May 10, 2022

War in Ukraine: Who’s Winning?

More than two months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a plurality of voters see the conflict as a stalemate, and fears of a wider war in Europe remain high.

May 9, 2022

Voters More Worried About Gas Prices Than Climate Change

A majority of voters are concerned about rising energy costs and favor increased drilling for oil and gas, although most Democratic voters consider reducing climate change a higher priority.

May 6, 2022

Inflation: Voters Expect Issue Will Matter in November

Most voters rate President Joe Biden poor for his handling of the economy, and say inflation will be a very important issue this fall in the midterm elections.

May 5, 2022

Biden Shouldn’t Run in 2024, Most Voters Say

A majority of voters think President Joe Biden shouldn’t seek reelection in 2024, and he would lose a rematch with former President Donald Trump by double-digit margins.

May 4, 2022

Roe v. Wade: Voters Divided About Repealing Decision

The leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision has voters divided almost evenly over the landmark abortion ruling.

May 3, 2022

Trump’s Endorsement More Valuable Than Biden’s

More than a year after he left office, former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of candidates still matters – more even than the current occupant of the White House.

April 28, 2022

Most Voters Still See Biden as Weaker Commander-in-Chief

As the war in Ukraine raises issues of U.S. national security, a majority of voters continue to view President Joe Biden as a weaker leader than his predecessors.

April 26, 2022

Joe Biden Hasn't United the Country

Two-thirds of voters think America has become more divided since President Joe Biden was elected president.

April 25, 2022

Is the Biden Administration Encouraging Illegal Immigration?

Illegal immigration has soared to record levels since President Joe Biden took office, and a majority of voters believe this is not a coincidence.

April 21, 2022

Democrats Still Believe Russia Changed 2016 Election

Fears of Russian interference in U.S. politics remain widespread, and Democratic voters overwhelmingly agree with Hillary Clinton that Russia is to blame for her defeat in 2016.

April 20, 2022

Majority of Voters Favor Student Loan Cancellation

President Joe Biden’s approval rating may be scraping the bottom, but one element of his agenda is popular with voters – canceling student loan debt.

April 20, 2022

Support for Women in Combat Remains High

Voters overwhelmingly believe women in the military should be eligible for combat duty, but say they must meet the same training standards as male soldiers.

April 18, 2022

U.S. National Security Getting Worse, Most Voters Say

At a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights national security issues, most voters believe America’s national security is getting worse and few give President Joe Biden high marks for his handling of the issue.

April 14, 2022

More Gun Control Is Not the Solution, Most Voters Say

In the wake of Tuesday’s mass shooting on a Brooklyn subway train, most voters don’t think more control laws will prevent such incidents.

April 13, 2022

Trump vs. DeSantis: Guess Who Wins?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is very popular with Republican voters, but if former President Donald Trump seeks the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, most expect Trump would beat DeSantis.