If it's in the News, it's in our Polls. Public opinion polling since 2003.

Politics

Most Recent Releases

November 8, 2017

Republicans See Mueller Probe as Partisan Witch Hunt, Dems Not So Much

As special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation continues, Democrats see the probe as an honest attempt to determine criminal wrongdoing but Republicans view it as a political witch hunt.

November 7, 2017

For Many, NJ/VA Elections Are A Referendum on Trump

For many Democrats and most talking heads, today's gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia are referenda on President Trump, but what do the numbers say?

November 6, 2017

52% Say U.S. Less Safe Today Than Before 9/11

Following the recent terrorist attack in New York City, most voters continue to believe the United States is less safe today than it was before 9/11, and concern is growing among voters that such attacks are the biggest threat facing the country.

November 6, 2017

NJ Voters Aren’t Fans of Christie

As New Jersey’s gubernatorial election nears to replace outgoing governor and one-time Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie, New Jerseyans are making it clear they’re ready to say goodbye.

November 3, 2017

Virginia Governor: Gillespie (R) 45%, Northam (D) 45%

The Virginia governor’s race is dead even four days before Election Day.

November 3, 2017

Most Say It’s Too Easy for Terrorists to Enter U.S.

Most voters share President Trump’s belief that tougher vetting is needed for those who enter this country following Tuesday’s terror attack in New York City.

November 2, 2017

NJ Governor: Murphy (D) 50%, Guadagno (R) 35%

The New Jersey governor’s race is a runaway going into the final few days of the contest.

November 1, 2017

Voters Don’t See Manafort Charges Leading to Trump

Special counsel Robert Mueller has issued the first indictments in his probe of Russian influence on last year’s elections, but voters say they are not likely to prove a problem for President Trump.

October 31, 2017

45% Say Trump Governs Like Third-Party President

With President Trump bashing Republicans and Democrats in Congress, a sizable number of voters now regard him as  independent of both major parties.

October 30, 2017

Most Republicans Follow Trump, Not GOP Senators

Two prominent Republican senators who have decided not to seek reelection have been increasingly vocal in their criticism of President Trump in recent days. But most GOP voters want their party to follow Trump, not Senate Republicans.

October 27, 2017

66% Say Keep U.S. Troops Out of Places Not Vital to National Interest

Voters continue to believe American soldiers shouldn’t be in places where it isn’t vital to the country's national interest, that number has dipped to its lowest level in years. 

October 26, 2017

51% Say Lawbreaking Likely in Clinton Dealings With Russia

With the Clinton Foundation and Hillary Clinton’s campaign coming under increasing investigative scrutiny for their ties to Russia, just over half of voters now think something illegal was going on. 

October 25, 2017

Fewer Voters Want Legal Action Against Sanctuary Cities

The topic of sanctuary cities has become a focal point in upcoming state gubernatorial campaigns. But while voters don’t believe sanctuary communities are safe, they’re less enthusiastic about taking legal action against them.

White letter R on blue background
October 24, 2017

Voters Share Obama’s, Bush’s Concerns About Today’s Political Climate

Former Presidents Obama and George W. Bush on the same day last week bemoaned the current state of politics in America in remarks many interpreted as aimed at President Trump. Voters strongly agree with what they had to say.

October 24, 2017

National Security Now Ties Trump Links to Russia As Top Voter Concern

Nine months into Donald Trump's presidency, voters are still concerned about his administration's Russia connection, but worries about national security have now jumped to the top of the list of voter concerns as well.

October 20, 2017

Despite Blockades, Voters Still Like Trump’s Revised Travel Ban

Two federal judges in Hawaii and Maryland have blocked President Trump’s latest attempt at a travel ban, but roughly half of voters still want one.

October 20, 2017

More Voters OK With Taxpayers Cushioning Spike in Obamacare Rates

Without the cost-sharing subsidies to insurers, Obamacare premiums are expected to rise 20% to 50%, and more voters are now willing to front those costs to help cushion the blow for those who can’t afford it.

October 19, 2017

Voters Less Upset with Bowe Bergdahl Prisoner Swap

U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl pleaded guilty this week to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.

October 18, 2017

Faith Rises In Government As Protector Of Religious Rights

Voters are nearly evenly split on whether the federal government is a protector of or threat to U.S. religious rights, but they are more inclined than in previous years to see it as a protector.

October 17, 2017

53% Now Support Contraceptive Mandate

President Trump rolled back an Obama-era mandate that required employer-based health care plans to cover prescription contraceptives. But new polling shows that support for such a  mandate is up.