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Americans’ Perceptions of the National Economy
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Navigator tracks public opinion on the nation’s most pressing issues and transforms trusted data into rapid strategic insights and winning messages. Grounded in rigorous methodology and years of longitudinal research, we deliver clear, actionable guidance that helps leaders shape debates and move audiences.
National Surveys
National quantitative surveys that track how public opinion shifts as issues evolve in real time.
Qualitative Research
In-depth qualitative research that reveals how Americans think, feel, and talk about major issues.
Battleground Surveys
Targeted surveys in U.S. House districts that pinpoint issue priorities of everyday Americans.
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Latest Research
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This Navigator Research report focuses on how Americans view the healthcare system and their greatest pain points. *Three focus groups were conducted online on April 23, 2026, among Americans in battleground states who are insured through the ACA marketplace and have seen their premiums increase, who are uninsured, and patient-facing healthcare providers. We recruited a mix across partisanship, education, gender, and race. Qualitative results are not statistically projectable.
Two Months Later: Most Americans Don’t Think Trump’s War with Iran is Worth It and See No End in Sight
This Navigator Research report covers how Americans feel about the ongoing war with Iran.
One in Five Trump 2024 Voters Regret Their Vote
One in five Americans who voted for President Trump in 2024 now say they regret it — a share that has held steady across Navigator's most recent surveys. This report examines who these "Trump regretters" are, what issues may be driving their remorse, and where they turn for news.
Americans Oppose Unfair Prediction Markets Usage, Even if Few Are Following It
Americans are Mostly Unfamiliar With Prediction Markets. Despite their prevalence in the news and the attention on Capitol Hill, most Americans are hearing little to nothing about prediction markets.
Americans Struggle to Keep Up with Rising Costs
This Navigator Research report covers how Americans continue to sour on the economy and are changing their lifestyles in order to try and keep up with rising costs.
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