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March 7, 2019

Most Agree Some in Congress Hate America

Talk about the enemy within – voters think it’s Congress.

March 6, 2019

Most Think U.S. Should Legalize Pot

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would legalize marijuana nationally, and most voters like the idea.

March 5, 2019

Voters Say Impeachment Unlikely, Trump Reelection Instead

Despite former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s much-ballyhooed testimony before Congress last week and congressional Democrats’ big investigative push against the president, voters don’t see impeachment in the cards. But they give Democrats a better chance of winning the White House in 2020.

March 4, 2019

Men Favor Military Draft for Women A Lot More Than Women Do

Voters aren’t all that supportive of a military draft, but if there is one, they think women should be just as eligible as men. Women aren’t so sure of that.

March 1, 2019

Democrats Still See Trump As Bigger Threat Than Kim Jong Un

Voters here don’t care much for North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, but most Democrats still consider him less of a threat to the United States than President Trump.

February 28, 2019

Most Voters Say Improving Infrastructure is Important for U.S. Economy, Future Generations

To most voters, improving the country’s infrastructure is crucial for the future of the economy and the quality of life.

February 27, 2019

GOP Voters Say Trump A Cinch for Renomination

At least two former governors, William Weld of Massachusetts and John Kasich of Ohio, are reportedly considering Republican primary challenges to President Trump, but GOP voters overwhelmingly approve of the job Trump is doing and consider him a shoo-in for renomination.

February 26, 2019

Most Democrats Still Prefer ‘Fresh Face’ As 2020 Nominee

Bernie Sanders who unsuccessfully sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 has jumped into the race for 2020, and former Vice President Joe Biden is mulling a bid, too. But most Democrats still think their party needs to turn to someone new.

February 25, 2019

40% See More and More Hate Crimes As Hoaxes

Most voters think America is a good place for blacks and other minorities, and a sizable number suspects that many alleged hate crimes here are hoaxes like the one allegedly staged by black TV actor Jussie Smollett.

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February 22, 2019

In A Growing 2020 Field, Dems See Sanders Among Most Viable Contenders So Far

Bernie Sanders kicked off his 2020 presidential run raising more funding on the day of his announcement than any Democratic candidate so far. And it seems to be paying off.

February 19, 2019

Most See Crime in Justice, FBI ‘Coup’ Against Trump, Want Special Prosecutor

Most voters say top Justice Department and FBI officials are likely to have acted criminally when they secretly discussed removing President Trump from office and think a special prosecutor is needed to investigate.

February 18, 2019

22% Think The U.S. Is Too Supportive of Israel

Voters have long considered Israel an ally of the United States, but one-in-five now think we go too easy on them.

February 15, 2019

Only 29% Favor Democratic Probe of Trump If Mueller Finds Nothing

So far the facts aren’t there, but Democrats remain convinced that the Trump campaign colluded with the Russians to win the presidency. Most voters in general, however, say if Special Counsel Robert Mueller can’t prove it, Democrats should let it go.

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February 14, 2019

Most Still See A U.S. Role in NATO

With the Soviet Union fading further and further into the rearview mirror of history, President Trump has voiced his concern about the cost to the United States of participating in NATO, but most voters here still don’t want to let go of the 70-year-old anti-Soviet alliance.

February 13, 2019

Trump Supporters Welcome Shutdown, National Emergency for Wall

Voters don’t think Democrats will ever okay funding for President Trump’s border wall but don’t want another government shutdown to result. The president’s strongest supporters disagree, however, and favor the declaration of a presidential national emergency if necessary to get the job done.

February 12, 2019

Voters Rate Border Security As Important As North Korea to National Security

Most voters rate border control as a national security concern on the level with North Korea and want to secure the border before dealing with the illegal immigrants who are already here.

February 11, 2019

Only 40% Think State of the Union Is Strong

The economy is booming at historic levels, and America’s coming home from war. But voters say that’s not enough to make a strong country and see a need for more economic and social justice.

February 8, 2019

Voters Not Convinced Tax Increases On Wealthiest Americans Benefit the Economy

Most voters agree that government spending and taxes are too high, but they’re divided over the impact that raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans would have.

February 8, 2019

Most Still Say Another U.S.-Russia Cold War Likely

After years of repeated violations by the Russians, President Trump is pulling the United States out of one of its last major nuclear arms treaties with the former Soviet Union. Voters remain pessimistic about U.S. relations with Russia and worry that another Cold War is on the way.

February 7, 2019

Most Say Trump’s Call for Unity Will Go Nowhere

Despite President Trump’s call for unity in this week’s State of the Union address, most voters don’t expect Democrats in Congress to respond and blame partisan politics for the gridlock.