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July 5, 2024

After Debate Disaster, 55% Think Democrats Should Dump Biden

President Joe Biden clearly lost to former President Donald Trump in last week’s televised debate, according to a majority of voters, who agree that Democrats should find a replacement for Biden as their candidate.

July 3, 2024

Just 12% View Julian Assange as Hero

Americans voters have decidedly mixed views on Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s recent release from custody.

July 2, 2024

Kamala Harris: Voters Still Don’t Like VP Very Much

As the 2024 election campaign heats up, President Joe Biden isn’t helped much by having Vice President Kamala Harris as his running mate.

June 28, 2024

Abortion: Democrats’ Lead on Issue Thinner Than Ever

Although nearly half of voters identify as pro-choice on the abortion issue, the Democratic Party’s advantage has dwindled to statistical insignificance.

June 27, 2024

68% of Democrats Believe Biden Is a ‘Great’ President

More voters agree with a negative message about former President Donald Trump than with a positive message about President Joe Biden.

June 26, 2024

80% Say Trump’s VP Pick Doesn’t Matter

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the favorite to be former President Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate, but for most voters, the VP choice doesn’t really matter.

June 25, 2024

Social Security: Most Expect to Get All Their Benefits

Confidence that Social Security will pay out its promised benefits remains high, and voters trust Republicans slightly more than Democrats to deal with the issue.

June 24, 2024

Trump Favored to Win Thursday’s Debate

With the earliest-ever presidential debate scheduled for Thursday, former President Donald Trump is favored over incumbent President Joe Biden as the debate winner by a 10-point margin. 

June 21, 2024

33% Agree COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Is Killing Large Numbers of People’

Nearly a quarter of those who got vaccinated against COVID-19 regret it, and a third agree with a medical expert’s condemnation of the vaccine as deadly.

June 20, 2024

Could Gavin Newsom Replace Joe Biden?

Voters aren’t excited by the suggestion that President Joe Biden could be replaced as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

June 19, 2024

Merrick Garland: 62% of Republicans Want Him Behind Bars

Nearly half of voters believe Attorney General Merrick Garland is guilty of contempt of Congress, and most Republicans think he should be jailed for not complying with congressional subpoenas. 

June 17, 2024

Voters Respect the Rule of Law

Sending officials to prison for contempt of Congress is OK with a majority of voters, who consider it very important that public officials are held to the same standard of justice as other citizens. 

June 14, 2024

Arizona: Trump 47%, Biden 40%

In a swing state that Joe Biden won four years ago, former President Donald Trump leads by seven points in Arizona, while the most likely Senate matchup is neck-and-neck.

June 13, 2024

Election Integrity Concerns Remain High

Two-thirds of voters are worried that cheating could affect this year’s election, and many of them still don’t trust electronic voting machines. 

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June 12, 2024

Nikki Haley as Trump’s VP?

While some have touted Nikki Haley as a potential Republican vice presidential candidate, most voters say adding the former United Nations Ambassador to the ticket wouldn’t make a difference. 

June 11, 2024

Hunter Biden Trial: 48% Say Guilty

As a Delaware jury weighs Hunter Biden’s fate, nearly half of voters think President Joe Biden’s son is guilty, but fewer expect the jury to convict him. 

June 10, 2024

Most Voters Think Biden’s Mental Decline Is Real

While President Joe Biden campaigns for another four years in the White House, a majority of voters perceive him as losing his mental sharpness.

June 7, 2024

Voters Remain Sour on Biden’s Handling of China

Most voters view China as an enemy of the United States, and a plurality still rate President Joe Biden as doing a poor job dealing with the Asian superpower.

June 6, 2024

North Carolina Voters Want Stronger Immigration Enforcement

A majority of North Carolina voters want stricter immigration enforcement and favor former President Donald Trump in this year’s presidential election by a significant margin.

June 6, 2024

‘Elections? Forget About It’: 78% of Democrats Agree With De Niro

Nearly half of voters – and an overwhelming majority of Democrats – agree with controversial remarks by actor Robert De Niro, but are not generally enthusiastic about celebrities talking politics.