Few Praise Comey’s Tenure at FBI; More Want Him Prosecuted
Former FBI Director James Comey has taken to print and the airwaves to angrily denounce President Trump, the man who fired him last year.
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April 16, 2018
April 12, 2018
Voters More Likely Now to See Mueller Probe As Partisan Witch Hunt
Following Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s invasion of the office and home of President Trump’s personal lawyer, voters increasingly believe Mueller’s probe is politically biased. But they also tend to think he is unlikely to nail the president for anything criminal.
April 11, 2018
For Most Voters, U.S. Is The Best Nation in the World
Most voters believe the United States is superior to other nations around the world, but suspect that creates higher expectations from other countries.
April 10, 2018
Support for Troops on U.S-Mexico Border Is Way Down
President Trump has ordered the National Guard to the border with Mexico to help stop illegal immigration, but support for using the military there has fallen dramatically. Few voters think it would be a boost to U.S. national security.
April 6, 2018
Republicans Welcome U.S.-China Trade Spat, Democrats Don’t
Voters are closely divided over whether the United States and China are now in a trade war and whether America will emerge as the victor. But political affiliation once again colors the opinions.
April 5, 2018
Fewer Voters See Syria As a Vital National Security Interest
As President Trump talks to his staff about pulling U.S. troops out of Syria, fewer voters see the war-torn nation as a vital national security interest for the United States. And nearly half continue to believe the best way to handle the Syrian crisis is to leave it alone.
April 4, 2018
51% Favor Using NAFTA To Stop Illegal Drugs, Immigrants from Mexico
Voters here are strongly critical of Mexico’s efforts to keep illegal drugs and illegal immigrants out of the United States, and just over half agree with President Trump that NAFTA is a good weapon to use to make our southern neighbor clean up its act.
April 3, 2018
Voters Not Overly Excited About Privatizing the VA
The ousted secretary of Veterans Affairs, David Shulkin, said he was canned because he opposed privatizing care for veterans. One-in-three voters support privatization of the VA department, as positive views of the department are up.
April 2, 2018
Who Works Harder – Trump, Congress or You?
Most voters remain convinced that they work harder than Congress, but they’re less sure when it comes to President Trump.
April 2, 2018
Most Reject Repeal of the Second Amendment
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens wrote an op-ed in The New York Times last week calling for repeal of the Second Amendment in light of the current gun control debate, but Americans aren't rushing to embrace that idea.
March 30, 2018
Few Republicans Would Be Sad To See Paul Ryan Go
Rumors are swirling around that Paul Ryan may step down as Speaker of the House of Representatives. While he is liked by a strong majority of Republicans, they wouldn’t be sad to see him go.
March 29, 2018
Most Voters Aren’t Swayed by Stormy Daniels’ Claims
CBS-TV’s long-running “60 Minutes” series scored its highest-ever ratings Sunday night with its interview of porn star Stormy Daniels who claims she had a sexual relationship with Donald Trump 12 years ago. But most voters don’t attach much importance to her claims now that Trump is president of the United States.
March 28, 2018
44% Think March For Our Lives Will Drive Gun Control Change
This past Saturday, thousands of Americans participated in March for Our Lives events for stronger gun control and protections for students in light of last month’s Parkland, Florida school shooting. While voters aren’t convinced the marches will bring about change, they definitely see more political involvement among students today.
March 28, 2018
Few Think U.S.-Saudi Relations Help Stability in the Middle East
President Trump praised the United States' relationship with Saudi Arabia in a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but it appears voters aren't as enthusiastic as the president.
March 27, 2018
Voters Say U.S. Not Tough Enough on China
Even as President Trump imposes tariffs on billions of dollars in Chinese goods to balance the trade playing field, voters here continue to view China as an economic threat and think the U.S. government has been too easy on it.
March 26, 2018
Putin’s Negatives Decline In Midst of Russian Scuffles
The Trump administration today announced that it is about to expel 60 Russian consular officers and close Russia’s Seattle consulate in retaliation for the poisoning of a Russian spy and his daughter in the UK.
March 26, 2018
Voters See Reporters As More Anti-Trump These Days
Fresh into President Trump’s second year in office, voters see even more bias against the president in the media than they did at the start of his presidency.
March 22, 2018
How Do Voters Feel About the CIA?
President Trump recently promoted Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo to secretary of State following Rex Tillerson’s departure, leaving behind an agency most voters are impressed with.
March 21, 2018
Should Trump Ax Mueller?
While more and more questions are being raised about the direction and the fairness of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, voters think President Trump should leave him alone.
March 21, 2018
38% Say Trump Keeping Campaign Promises More Than Most Presidents
Voters don’t have much faith when it comes to political campaign promises, but a sizable number think President Trump is more likely to deliver than most.
