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May 23, 2018

34% Say Trump Not Aggressive Enough In Dealing with MS-13

As President Trump holds a forum on Long Island about the MS-13 street gang, most voters see the notorious gang as a serious problem and don’t believe he is being too aggressive in dealing with the issue.

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May 22, 2018

34% Favor Ban on Federal Funds for Abortion

Voters still view Planned Parenthood favorably and aren’t overly supportive of the Trump administration’s new ban on taxpayer funding of abortion.

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May 21, 2018

Democrats Miss Obama. Republicans, Not So Much.

A majority of voters have a favorable impression of former President Barack Obama, but do they miss him? Democrats do, but Republicans haven’t looked back.

May 17, 2018

51% Support U.S. Recognizing Jerusalem as Capital of Israel

As the Israelis and Palestinians clash along the Gaza Strip, voters feel much more strongly these days that the United States should recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

May 17, 2018

Most GOP Voters Say McCain Should Quit

Most Republicans now think Arizona Senator John McCain, their party's presidential nominee in 2008, should step down from the U.S. Senate.

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May 16, 2018

Voters Think Trump Gaining Favor Among World Leaders

President Trump has dealt with many world leaders lately over his unprecedented upcoming summit with North Korea and his decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. Voters here are growing more optimistic about how world leaders view the president.

May 16, 2018

Is Trump-Bashing Backfiring on the Democrats?

Eighteen months after Election Day, many Democrats and their allies in Hollywood and the media continue to attack President Trump in an unprecedented fashion. But few voters think it will pay off for Trump’s opponents in the next election.

May 15, 2018

As Favorable Rating For CIA Goes Up, Support For Waterboarding Goes Down

As Gina Haspel seeks to become the next CIA director, the issue of whether waterboarding is a useful interrogation technique is back in the news. She has publicly spoken out against it, and it appears voters are less enthused with the controversial technique than they have been in previous surveys.

May 15, 2018

Voter Sentiment Shifting on U.S. Military Presence in South Korea, Western Europe

Though voters are less likely to say the U.S. military is overstretched, far fewer now oppose pulling troops out of South Korea, and more support withdrawing troops from Western Europe.

May 14, 2018

51% Now Think North Korea Likely to Slow or Stop Nuclear Weapons

Voters are growing more confident that President Trump is on track to disarm North Korea’s nukes.

May 14, 2018

47% Think Most Politicians Will Overcome Sex Abuse Allegations

Months after the #MeToo movement initially burst onto the scene, new allegations continue to surface against public figures like New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman who quickly resigned from office. But most voters still feel that sexual harassment is more a media phenomenon than a growing problem...

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May 10, 2018

Trump Supporters Tip Their Hats to Kanye

Kanye West has been sparking controversy by speaking out in favor of President Trump and making provocative statements regarding politics and African-American history, and while most dismiss celebrities’ views on politics, he’s gained the favor of Trump supporters.

May 10, 2018

Voters Torn Over Whether Trump Too Aggressive or About Right With Iran

Following President Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran, few voters accuse him of a lack of aggressiveness with the Iranians, and more think he’s on the right course.

May 10, 2018

Who Colluded With Russia: Trump or Clinton?

Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating whether the 2016 Trump campaign illegally colluded with the Russians, but nearly as many voters now think Hillary Clinton's campaign was working with foreigners.

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May 9, 2018

For Republicans, Mueller Investigation Motivation To Vote for Trump-Approved Candidates

Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of the 2016 election is actually going to drive Republicans to vote this year for candidates endorsed by President Trump. 

May 8, 2018

Are Voters More Secretive About Their Ballot This Year?

Democrats are more likely than Republicans and unaffiliated voters to boast about how they are going to vote in the upcoming congressional midterm elections.

May 8, 2018

GOP Voters Less In Sync With Their Leaders Than Democrats Are

Most Republicans continue to think voters in their party are moving away from the GOP leadership ideologically. For Democrats, their leadership is a better fit these days.

May 7, 2018

Voters Say Trump In Charge of D.C. But Who's Next?

Even more voters now believe that President Trump sets the agenda inside the Beltway, with the national media coming in at a distant second.

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May 4, 2018

Voters Say Trump Reelection More Likely, Reject Impeachment As Strategy

Voters see more chance for President Trump’s reelection these days and strongly believe that impeachment is not the best strategy for Democrats running for Congress.

May 4, 2018

How Many Voters Think Trump Is One of Them?

Just over half of Republicans - and one-third of all voters - say they see eye-to eye politically with President Trump. The rest tend to believe he's too conservative. Few accuse him of being too liberal.