GOP Voters Madder, More Likely to Vote Because of Kavanaugh
Republicans are madder about the Kavanaugh controversy than Democrats are and more determined to vote in the upcoming elections because of it.
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October 10, 2018
October 9, 2018
Kavanaugh Wins Popular Vote, Too
It’s a done deal: Judge Brett Kavanaugh is now a member of the U.S. Supreme Court, and voters tend to think that’s okay.
October 9, 2018
Most See More Female Leaders in the Near Future
The sexual assault allegations against new U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh have renewed discussion about women’s role in society, and most voters now see a bigger place for women leaders. But voters still don't buy into Hillary Clinton's rosy view of a female future.
October 8, 2018
Americans Are More Upbeat About U.S.-China Trade
Despite escalating tensions between China and the United States over new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, voters are much more optimistic these days in the United States’ trade future with China.
October 5, 2018
57% Agree It’s ‘A Scary Time’ to Be A Young Man
Responding to the drumbeat of support by Democrats for the still unproven sexual assault allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump said this week, “It’s a very scary time for young men in America when you can be found guilty of something that you may not be guilty of.” Most voters agree.
October 5, 2018
Most Rate Senate's Handling of Kavanaugh Process As Poor
Most voters disapprove of how the U.S. Senate has conducted Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation process and say the U.S. Supreme Court nominee has been investigated enough.
October 4, 2018
Voters Say FBI's Kavanaugh Investigation Won’t Satisfy Anyone
Democrats think the FBI’s expanded background investigation into allegations of sexual assault lodged against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will prove fruitful. Republicans do not. Regardless, voters in both parties don’t think it will satisfy anyone.
October 4, 2018
Voters Continue to See Greater Danger of Political Violence
Despite America’s increasing partisanship leading up to the midterm elections, voters actually see a little bit less of a threat of political violence than this time a year ago. And, for once, Republicans and Democrats alike agree.
October 3, 2018
Voters Want IDs at the Polls, Don’t See Them as Discriminatory
The state of Missouri is wrapping up its lawsuit over voter identification laws, which the plaintiffs in the case argue are discriminatory toward certain groups of people. Other states across the country, nonetheless, are attempting to enact their own voter identification laws leading up to November’s midterm elections.
October 3, 2018
Most Agree With Kavanaugh’s Harsh Criticism of Confirmation Process
An angry Judge Brett Kavanaugh told the Senate Judiciary Committee late last week: “This confirmation process has become a national disgrace. The Constitution gives the Senate an important role in the confirmation process, but you have replaced advise and consent with search and destroy.”
October 2, 2018
Voters Oppose Voting By Cell Phone, See Higher Fraud Risk
In the upcoming midterm elections, West Virginia will be the first state to allow voters to cast their ballots using their mobile phones, but voters are not jumping to follow suit, citing fraud concerns.
October 2, 2018
62% Say Trump Can't Win With Supreme Court Nominee
As Republicans and Democrats continue to spar over Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination, more voters these days feel it’s impossible for President Trump to locate a Supreme Court nominee both sides of the political aisle will get behind.
October 1, 2018
Who Do You Believe - Kavanaugh or Ford? It’s A Tie
Voters are slightly more likely now to believe Christine Ford’s allegations of sexual assault against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but last Thursday’s high-profile Senate hearing didn’t change many minds. Most voters still think Kavanaugh’s Senate confirmation is likely.
September 28, 2018
Voter Opinions on Kavanaugh Grow Stronger
As America becomes more familiar with Brett Kavanaugh, voters are developing strong opinions about the Supreme Court nominee, but their willingness to vote for senators who support him hasn’t wavered.
September 28, 2018
Voters Still See Benefit of UN Involvement
President Trump reinforced his “America First” doctrine at the United Nations this week in a rejection of globalism, but nonetheless, voters still support our continued involvement in the UN and a growing number say the United States should continue to be the organization’s biggest benefactor.
September 27, 2018
America Deadlocks Over The ‘Case’ Against Kavanaugh
As the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares today to hear details of accuser Christine Ford’s allegation of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, America is a nation evenly divided against itself. Kavanaugh adamantly denies the charge.
September 27, 2018
GOP Voters Want 'The Wall'; GOP Congress Doesn't
The Republican-led Congress has produced yet another big spending bill that fails to fund President Trump's border wall even though a sizable majority of GOP voters supports the project.
September 26, 2018
Voters Not Confident Spending Cuts Are Coming
With a new spending bill heading through Congress once again to keep the government operating, most voters don’t see significant government spending cuts coming anytime soon, even though they think those cuts are good for the economy.
September 26, 2018
Is 'America Great Again'? Voters Not Convinced It Is
It’s a rallying cry for President Trump: “Make America Great Again.” But nearly two years into Trump's presidency, almost half of U.S. voters think more needs to be done.
September 25, 2018
Most Think New Gov Spending Should Be Offset By Cuts Elsewhere
Congress is set to pass a spending bill this week to avoid another partial government shutdown, but most voters think any new spending should be offset by cuts in other areas of the budget.
