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Black Americans On The Capitol Attack, Biden, And Vaccines
Friday, February 26, 2021
In focus groups, Black Americans express concern about GOP Extremism, have "hope" for Biden agenda, and address concerns about COVID vaccine.
Read MoreConcerns Over Extremism in the Republican Party
Friday, February 19, 2021
Most Americans are concerned that groups like QAnon, the Proud Boys, and people like Marjorie Taylor Greene are gaining influence in the Republican party.
Read MoreThe Public Supports Biden’s Economic Agenda
Thursday, February 18, 2021
A majority of Americans approve of President Biden's agenda as vast support for the American Rescue Plan remains resilient.
Read MorePandemic Pessimism Begins to Decline
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Nearly two in three Americans approve of Biden's handling of coronavirus as the share saying "the worst is yet to come" continues to decline.
Read MoreMajorities Support Initial Biden Executive Actions
Friday, February 5, 2021
Most Americans are hearing some or mostly positive things about Biden with his focus on combatting coronavirus as his top priority, with economic relief close behind.
Read MoreBroad Bipartisan Support for Biden Economic Plan
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Over 70 percent of Americans support the American Rescue plan and majorities are favorable to each of its provisions.
Read MoreThe Beginning of the Biden Years
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
So far, Americans see their top priorities of the pandemic, economy, and healthcare reflected well in the focus of the new administration.
Read MoreThe COVID Relief Was Not Enough
Friday, January 15, 2021
Three in four Americans now know someone who has had coronavirus and more than a third know someone who has died from complications related to it; as most have received checks from the economic relief passed last month, the public largely sees the bill as not doing enough.
Read MoreThe Public’s View on Democracy Reform
Thursday, January 14, 2021
As Biden’s inauguration approaches, majorities of Americans support ending gerrymandering, eliminating the filibuster, and abolishing the Electoral College.
Read MorePublic Reaction to the Storming of the Capitol
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
More than 80 percent of Americans oppose the storming of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters and consider themselves "horrified" and "shocked" by the event; majorities of Americans support Trump's removal from office and oppose him running for president again or pardoning himself before leaving office.
Read MoreEconomic Outlook and How to Talk About Student Loan Debt Relief
Friday, December 18, 2020
There is near-unanimous support for additional economic relief as three in four Americans view the state of the economy negatively; nearly two in three support canceling at least some student loan debt, and find convincing arguments framing it as an economic stimulus and closing the racial wealth gap.
Read MorePublic Opinion on Coronavirus Update
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Nearly three-fourths of Americans now know someone who has been infected with coronavirus; three in five Americans now say they are likely to get a coronavirus vaccine when it's available.
Read MoreReaction to the Post-Election Environment
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
More than three in five Americans now want Trump to concede the election, including one-third of 2020 Trump voters; by a nearly 20-point margin, a majority of Americans give Biden positive marks on his handling of the presidential transition.
Read MorePublic Opinion on The Vote: 2020 Election Poll Issue Analysis
Thursday, December 3, 2020
This analysis seeks to understand how voters in the 2020 election evaluated important political, cultural, and social issues facing the country.
Read MorePublic Opinion on The Vote: 2020 Election Poll Results
Friday, November 20, 2020
This analysis seeks to understand several critical issues that were ultimately determinative in the election.
Read MorePublic Opinion on The Vote: 2020 Election Poll Results
Thursday, November 19, 2020
This analysis seeks to understand several critical voting blocs that were ultimately determinative in the election.
Read MorePublic Opinion on The Vote: Navigator Post-Election Findings
Saturday, November 14, 2020
By a 20-point margin, a majority of Americans say Trump should concede the election right now as most Americans believe it is appropriate for the transition to a Biden administration to begin.
Read MorePublic Opinion on The Vote: Navigator Post-Election Findings
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
A resounding majority view Biden as winning the election; Trump remains deeply underwater on approval of his response to the election results, while almost two in three approve of Biden’s response.
Read MorePublic Opinion on The Vote: Navigator Update
Friday, November 6, 2020
Seven in ten voters think Joe Biden is winning the election, but Biden and Trump voters believe states must count every single vote even if it takes time.
Read MorePublic Opinion on Coronavirus and The Vote: Navigator Update
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
With election season nearing an ending, both Biden and Trump voters say it is more important to count every vote in the presidential election than to quickly announce the results. Americans are pessimistic about the direction of the country today, and the pandemic trumps the economy as the most important election issue for voters.
Read More10 Days Out: The Final Pre-Election Update
Friday, October 23, 2020
Majorities of Americans believe Trump has not done enough to discourage white supremacist violence while making disorder across the country worse; half say Republicans in Congress have not shown independence from Trump and are seen as "yes men" with "no backbone."
Read MoreHow to Talk About The Counting of Votes
Thursday, October 22, 2020
As most Americans expect to know the outcome after more than a day, overwhelming majorities find arguments to be patient in awaiting election results convincing; the public also has serious concerns that Trump's rhetoric will inspire violence following the election.
Read MoreResponding to an ”Out of Control” Pandemic
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
A majority say the pandemic is “out of control,” and it continues to dominate negative conversation around Trump. Americans worry most about Trump’s ignoring of experts, failure to prepare, and downplaying the pandemic; most trust Fauci to make decisions over the president.
Read MoreThe 2020 Election Is Underway
Friday, October 16, 2020
More than one in ten Americans report already casting ballots in this year's election while those who haven't split between voting by mail or in-person on Election Day; the public's top concerns about the election are Trump not accepting the results and trying to stop votes from being counted.
Read MoreUpdate on the Debate Over Economic Relief
Thursday, October 15, 2020
The public remains opposed to a potential rollback of the ACA and are overwhelmingly supportive of the $2.4 trillion coronavirus relief package.
Read MoreThe Pandemic Surges For the Third Time
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Americans are worried the pandemic is surging: the share who say “the worst is yet to come” in the pandemic and who support “more aggressive social distancing” are climbing back to the levels seen in July amid surging cases.
Read MoreOn SCOTUS, Health Care, and Trump’s Taxes
Friday, October 9, 2020
The public believes it is likely the ACA will be struck down and Roe v. Wade overturned if Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed; Americans are bothered by Trump's tax returns revealing he has paid no income tax 10 of the last 15 years.
Read MoreViews on a Spiraling Pandemic and the Upcoming Election
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Americans continue to believe the “worst is yet to come” with the coronavirus pandemic and expect we may not have presidential election results quickly.
Read MoreTrump Catches Coronavirus
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Most Americans say Trump caught coronavirus because he was irresponsible, and many express concern that he is spreading it further. Americans also hold Trump responsible for the rising number of cases around the country.
Read MoreThe Most Important Election of Our Lifetime
Friday, October 2, 2020
Less than two in five Americans support the Senate considering Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court before the election, and express deep concern about the ACA and reproductive rights before the Court; a growing majority think it will take longer than the day after the election to know who won the presidency, and nine in ten Americans agree it is the most important election of their lifetimes.
Read MoreTrump Approvals Deeply In the Negative
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Coronavirus, health care, and the economy remain the top concerns for Americans as most Americans now believe the worst is yet to come in the pandemic. Separately, many Americans disagree with the decision to forego filing homicide charges in the case involving the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Read MoreAmerica’s Views of the Upcoming Election
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Americans are split on who they think will win in November at a time when many are concerned about the potential of a long count, voter supression, and foreign interference among other potential election-related issues.
Read MoreThe Latest on Trump and the Pandemic
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The pandemic continuesto be Americans' most important issue ata ttime when a majority continues to view America’s response to the pandemic as worse than the responses of other countries.
Read MoreRemembering RBG
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
In Ruth Bader Ginsburg, America has lost a beloved figure. Most Americans say the winner of the upcoming election should choose her replacement, with many citing the need for leaders in Washington to remain focused on the pandemic.
Read MoreExpanding the Debate on School Reopenings
Friday, September 18, 2020
Some feel school reopenings are going well but most expect schools will have to close at some point due to an outbreak.
Read MoreHow to Engage on “Law & Order”
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Americans believe Trump sees disorder and division as helpful to his re-election chances; nearly two-thirds of the public say Trump’s statements about the military are seriously concerning.
Read MoreHalf of Americans Know Someone Who Has Gotten COVID-19
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Though the rate of new cases has plateaued in the United States, half still say the “worst is yet to come” in the pandemic as a growing share of the public expressing concern about Trump rushing the process of getting a vaccine developed.
Read MoreTalking About School Reopenings and Election Integrity
Friday, September 4, 2020
While support for reopening K-12 schools has ticked up in recent weeks, two-thirds of the public continue to say they are more on the "cautious" side of the reopening debate; three out of four Americans support fully funding the USPS while the share who plan to vote by mail has declined in recent weeks.
Read MoreRevisiting “Law & Order”
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Americans support protests focused on the treatment of Black Americans and are largely not noticing increases in crime in their own communities, the vast majority say crime has increased in the United States in the last year. Americans are concerned about those close to them getting infected with coronavirus, though a minority concerned about the risk posed to them by the rise in crime.
Read MoreAmericans Prioritize COVID, the Economy, and Health Care
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
As Trump's job approval reverts to pre-convention levels, Americans see the Republican Party as focusing the most on jobs, the economy, and immigration while seeing the Democratic Party as focusing the most on the pandemic and race relations.
Read MorePandemic Stress
Friday, August 28, 2020
Nearly a quarter of Americans know someone personally who has died from coronavirus, while a vast majority supports keeping social distancing measures in place until a vaccine is developed and readily available.
Read MoreAn Increasing Range of Negatives on Trump
Thursday, August 27, 2020
The public sees as Trump looking out for himself first instead of the country and perceives him as falling short of his campaign promises; African Americans are unpersuaded by Trump's claim that they are doing better under the current administration than they have since Abraham Lincoln was president.
Read MoreHow to Talk About Trump’s Attacks on the USPS
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Americans view the USPS situation as unresolved, with many believing that Trump opposes funding the USPS because he thinks it will help him with re-election.
Read MoreTalking About Access to the Ballot
Friday, August 14, 2020
With Biden voters disproportionately likely to say they’ll vote by mail, and Trump voters more likely to say they’ll vote in-person, the public is aware that this year’s election results are unlikely to be final as of election night.
Read MoreContinuing the Conversation on Economic Recovery
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Americans see Congressional Democrats’ policies as favoring the working and middle class and have concerns on Trump’s handling of the economic recovery from the pandemic; a plurality support banning TikTok in the United States, including parents and grandparents of users.
Read MoreAmericans Want Caution on Vaccine Development
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Majorities of Americans continue to say "the worst is yet to come" for the pandemic and that Trump should stay out the development of a coronavirus vaccine and leave the issue to experts.
Read MorePlurality of the Public Plans to Vote by Mail
Friday, August 7, 2020
A vast majority of Americans oppose delaying the election; many say Trump’s recent posts on social media are designed to sow division and chaos.
Read MorePublic Opinion on Public Health, the Economy, and Reopenings
Thursday, August 6, 2020
More Americans than ever rate the economy negatively and six in ten say it is still getting worse.
Read MoreContinuing the Conversation on COVID-19 Response
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Trump's pandemic approval continues to decline while, for the first time, half of Americans know someone who has been infected with coronavirus.
Read MoreUpdate on Trump’s Approval Across Demographics
Friday, July 31, 2020
Trump approval has significantly declined since March while support for “more aggressive” measures to stop the virus resurges after a late-spring decline.
Read MoreChanging Opinions on Racial Justice Protests and Police Response
Friday, July 24, 2020
Many Americans continue to disapprove of the way police have responded to recent protests; even more say the way the police operate in America needs to change.
Read MoreHow to Talk About Economic Recovery
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Americans think the economy is getting worse and support extending the extended unemployment benefits through at least the end of the year; most disapprove of Trump's handling of the economic response to the pandemic
Read MoreRevisiting the Mask Debate
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Three in four now say the country is on the wrong track and increasingly identify as pro-mask; Americans think Trump should have been wearing a mask a long time ago and trusts Dr. Fauci over the president.
Read MoreNavigating Distractions
Friday, July 17, 2020
A majority of Americans think Trump is distracted and not focusing on the most important issues while also losing the culture debate; three out of five Americans say the President should stop holding large rallies.
Read MoreAmericans’ Pandemic Anxieties Worsen as Cases Surge
Thursday, July 16, 2020
As new cases surge, three in five Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the pandemic, a growing majority says the worst is yet to come, and most believe states should implement more aggressive social distancing measures.
Read MoreVast Majority Wants Caution on Reopening Schools
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
As ratings of Trump's overall job performance and response to the coronavirus pandemic continue to deteriorate, Americans oppose reopening schools at the end of summer and believe Trump should stay out of reopening decisions, leaving them to state and local governments.
Read MoreTrump Approval Shifts Negative Across Demographics
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Republicans are relatively divided on issues relating to protests and coronavirus; older Republicans are more COVID-sensitive while younger Republicans are more protest-sensitive.
Read MoreEmerging Worries Around Testing, Trump Rallies, and the Economy
Thursday, July 2, 2020
The public is overwhelmingly negative about Trump saying "slow the testing down, please" as the percentage of Americans who think he is not doing enough to respond to the pandemic hits an all-time high.
Read MoreA Second Surge Increases Concerns About Reopening
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Disapproval of Trump's handling of the pandemic reaches a new high as a growing number do not see a "return to normal" in the near future; majorities say states that are reopening should reverse course if new cases surge.
Read MoreSupport for Protests Continues as Republican Tax Law Loses Favor
Friday, June 26, 2020
A Majority of Americans continue to support the protests following the death of George Floyd and a growing number feel “engaged and interested in taking action". An overwhelming majority say that taxing the wealthiest Americans and corporations would help with the economic recovery in the wake of the pandemic.
Read MorePublic Disapproval for Trump Increases Amidst Rallies
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Public debate on Trump has shifted back toward coronavirus and majorities blame him for the recent surge in cases while feeling he is not doing enough on the pandemic and that he is pushing too aggressively to reopen.
Read MoreDemocrats Have Advantages on Health and Pandemic
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The public maintains a negative outlook on various aspects of Trump's job performance as more Americans than ever say the country is "off on the wrong track." Support for more aggressive social distancing measures is growing and amny believe their state is reopening too quickly amidst a rise in coronavirus cases.
Read MoreHow to Talk About the Justice in Policing Act
Friday, June 19, 2020
Americans want to see big changes in the way the police operate and there is broad support for a variety of policing reforms and the "Justice in Policing Act" in the House; Trump earns significantly lower favorability ratings than his predecessors as more see him as "self-absorbed."
Read MoreSupporting A Movement
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Americans continue to support the ongoing protests, increasingly view the Black Lives Matter movement favorably, support NFL players kneeling in protest, and approve of the removal of Confederate symbols from public view.
Read MoreAn Update on Trump’s Coronavirus Handling
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Trump’s overall job approval has hit a new low in our tracking as Americans continue to hear negative things about his handling of recent protests and the coronavirus pandemic; a majority say he is moving to reopen the country too aggressively.
Read MoreAmericans Worry About a Country in Crisis
Friday, June 12, 2020
As the public views reopening cautiously, a majority believe the country is in crisis, both in terms of the pandemic and the protests following George Floyd's death; Democrats report concerns about police violence while Republicans are worried about rioting and looting.
Read MoreHow to Disarm Conservative “Law & Order” Rhetoric
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Americans believe race relations have worsened under Trump and lack confidence in him to handle issues related to policing and race. As the protests continue, Americans have some concern that the national conversation has become too focused on the protests instead of the murders and systemic racism that have led up to them.
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
There is overwhelming support for the protests in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, among many others, and a majority recognize their deaths as part of a broader problem with police brutality. By a wide margin, Americans disapprove of Trump's response to the protests while expressing optimism the protests will be effective.
Read MoreAn “Obamacare” Milestone
Friday, June 5, 2020
Trump's handling of the economy hits a new low; a majority disapprove of his decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization; Democrats hold a trust advantage on issues related to the pandemic while a majority views the House-passed HEROES Act as appealing because it gets economic relief to those who need it most.
Read MorePerceived Lack of Compassion Compounds Trump’s Early Failures
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Disapproval of Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has hit the highest point yet in our tracking; the public is bothered by the death toll and few Americans view his response as “compassionate.”
Read MoreA Country Off on the Wrong Track
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
More Americans say that the country is "off on the wrong track" as African Americans face particularly high infection rates and are the most likely to believe the worst is yet to come for the pandemic.
Read MoreAmericans Demand “Safe Voting” And More
Friday, May 29, 2020
Americans have conflicting views when it comes to the economy, but solidly support enacting measures to ensure "safe voting" in future elections.
Read MoreNavigating the Broader Health Care Debate
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Americans hold increasingly favorable views of the ACA, increasingly unfavorable views of Trump’s handling of health care, and have very serious concerns about Republicans’ failures to protect health care coverage for those with pre-existing conditions.
Read MoreScattershot President
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
As Americans report hearing about the President's refusal to wear a mask and his claims of taking unproven drugs, Trump's coronavirus approval remains low; Americans overwhelmingly support elected officials being required to wear masks and 2 in 3 disapprove of Trump not wearing a mask.
Read MoreRelief Bills Receive Broad Support
Friday, May 22, 2020
Worries about a "second wave" of coronavirus are top of mind as widely Americans approve of relief bills like the HEROES Act.
Read MoreTrump Attacks on Obama Aren’t Working
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Trump’s attacks on the Obama administration appear to be failing him as the public maintains general concerns about Trump’s blaming others, downplaying the threat, and ignoring experts, and Democrats in Congress continue to hold an advantage over Trump on trust to handle a number of issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreToward a Safe Reopening
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
When it comes to reopening the economy, Americans say they trust Dr. Fauci and Democrats more than Trump and report concerns about their state opening too soon; the president's approval on the coronavirus pandemic reaches another low in Navigator's tracking.
Read MoreMental Health Amidst the Pandemic
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Trump's disapproval rating on handling the pandemic remains at its highest point; as strong concerns remain about the possibility of a "second wave," there has been an uptick in the share saying the "worst is yet to come."
Read MoreAmericans Call Congressional GOP “Yes Men”
Friday, May 15, 2020
Trump's disapproval rating hits a new high on handling the pandemic as Americans express concern by Congressional Republicans having voted to cut CDC funding prior to the pandemic and refusing to stand up to Trump.
Read MoreHow to Talk About Trump’s Response to the Pandemic
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Trump’s rating on handling the pandemic has reached a new low point with the public generally concerned that his actions have put lives at risk and are now hurting the country’s chances for a safe reopening.
Read MorePlurality Now Believe Economy In a Recession
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Trump’s rating on his handling of the pandemic shows a decline among older Americans and independents as 1 in 6 urban residents report knowing someone who has died from coronavirus.
Read MoreWaning Optimism Around Combatting Pandemic
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Governors retain higher approval ratings than Trump on handling the pandemic as a second wave of the pandemic continues to be a top worry for Americans, and a majority maintain concerns that social distancing will end too soon.
Read MoreMask-Wearing Splits Republicans
Saturday, May 9, 2020
An increasing number of Americans say that they think the worst is yet to come regarding the pandemic; Republicans who wear a mask regularly hold different views on the nature of the crisis than those who do not.
Read MoreThe Increasing Appetite for Government Role in Economy
Friday, May 8, 2020
As the public reports anxiety about the job market, Trump's economic approval is on the decline; Americans say their greatest concern on the president's economic response to the pandemic is stimulus money benefitting the wealthy instead of the people most in need.
Read MoreA Second Wave Tops Concerns
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Americans are deeply worried about a second wave of the pandemic, oppose a full reopening of the country but express openness to partially reopening their own community, and remain concerned by Trump putting lives at risk, downplaying the crisis, and failing to take responsibility.
Read MoreOne Third of Americans Know Someone Infected
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
As Americans report hearing less from Trump on coronavirus, the public sees Congressional Democrats' response to the pandemic as favoring the working class while Trump's response favors the wealthy.
Read MoreDebating What is “Enough”
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Americans have misgivings about Trump’s initial response to the pandemic and have doubts he’s doing enough now amidst rising concerns social distancing will end too soon rather than go on too long.
Read MorePartisanship and Social Distancing Attitudes
Saturday, May 2, 2020
A majority of Americans continue to disapprove of Trump's handling of coronavirus, as most are practicing social distancing despite partisan differences on whether or not to relax the measures.
Read MoreMajority Support a Progressive Economic Agenda Amidst the Pandemic
Friday, May 1, 2020
Most Americans believe that Trump's economic response to coronavirus favors the wealthy, while governors are seen as striking the right balance between handling the pandemic and the economic crisis.
Read MoreImpressions of Trump Worsen Following Comments on Disinfectants
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Americans continue to rate governors more highly on handling the pandemic than Trump as the public reports hearing more negative than positive things about Trump's response, particularly his comments on injecting disinfectant.
Read MoreCongressional Democrats More Trusted Than Trump on Pandemic
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Americans continue to rate governors more highly on handling the pandemic than Trump as the public reports hearing more negative than positive things about Trump's response, particularly his comments on injecting disinfectant.
Read MoreEconomic Approval Reaches New Low
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Independents, people of color and older Americans give Trump low marks for his handling of the pandemic at a time when perception of the economy reaches new lows in our daily tracking and protests are doing little to sway overall public opinion on social distancing.
Read MoreGrowing Concern About Reopening Too Soon
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Americans continue to trust state and local governments more than Trump; the public reports more comfortability interacting with friends if the country reopens soon rather than going to restaurants or large gatherings.
Read MoreAmericans Blame Trump for Lack of Testing and PPE
Friday, April 24, 2020
Trump's behavior at press conferences continues to give the public a negative impression of his handling of the pandemic and think he should leave the briefings to health experts; Americans blame the president on testing and PPE shortages, while reporting broad support for expanding vote-by-mail this November.
Read MoreReopening the Economy Takes Backseat to Safety
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Americans support safely opening the government over reopening prematurely; more than two-thirds agree that fixing the health crisis is the key to restarting the economy.
Read MoreWidespread Support for Stay at Home Orders
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Americans support governors when it comes to stay-at-home orders instead of those protesting social distancing measures; Trump's approval continues to decline as Americans worry about an economic recession.
Read MoreTrump Approvals Drop as Pandemic Continues
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Ratings of how Trump is handling the pandemic decline with fewer Americans viewing him as “serious” in his response, and most Americans continuing to prefer social distancing despite recent protests.
Read MoreGrowing Disbelief About “Return to Normal”
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Trump’s approval ratings continue to drop as the share of Americans who know someone sick with coronavirus continues to grow. Most Americans support continued social distancing and believe life won’t return to normal for several months or more.
Read MoreState and Local Leadership More Trusted Than Federal Response
Friday, April 17, 2020
Trump’s approval ratings have fallen to daily tracking lows, and most Americans want governors to take the lead coordinating the response to the pandemic.
Read MoreTrump Downplaying Pandemic a Top Concern
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Trump's approval rating on coronavirus remains negative as Americans report that they trust the CDC, Dr. Fauci, and the WHO the most to tell the truth about the pandemic.
Read MoreOn Trump’s Declining Approvals
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Americans are prioritizing health care over personal finances, but appear more split when it comes to public health and the national economy; Trump's approval ratings continue to erode on a number of key issues.
Read MoreFear of Economic Recession Grows
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
As the public reports serious concerns about the economy and loved ones getting sick from coronavirus, Americans across party lines trust Dr. Fauci to tell the truth when it comes to the pandemic.
Read MoreAmericans Fear “The Worst is Yet To Come”
Saturday, April 11, 2020
More than 20% of Americans know someone who has been infected with coronavirus and a vast majority still support current social distancing measures or want more aggressive measures.
Read MoreACA Repeal Remains Unpopular Amid Pandemic
Friday, April 10, 2020
Few support efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, while Americans continue to be most concerned about Trump's early inaction on the pandemic.
Read MoreGovernors Outperform Trump on Initial COVID-19 Response
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Trump’s approval rating on handling coronavirus trails ratings of America’s governors on the crisis; while many want Trump to focus on helping the middle and working classes, most feel his policies favor the wealthy and big corporations.
Read MoreTrump’s Approval Drops as Voters See His Response as “Unprepared”
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
While Trump’s overall approval rating declines, Democrats hold advantages over Trump on key issues relating to the pandemic. More Americans now describe Trump as "unprepared" and fewer call him "honest."
Read MoreAmericans Worry About the Economic Future
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
As three-quarters of the public rates the economy negatively, Americans regardless of party report similar levels of concern about a possible recession. A majority feel that Trump's coronavirus response favors the wealthy.
Read MoreEarly Missteps Define Trump’s Pandemic Response
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Trump's early missteps and unpreparedness on coronavirus remain top of mind for Americans, as the president's modest bump in approval fades.
Read MoreThe Public’s Perception of Trump’s Pandemic Response
Friday, April 3, 2020
As many tune in to watch President Trump's press conferences, the public continues to report concerns over his handling of the pandemic and want stronger action to assist medical professionals.
Read MoreThe Public’s Views on Social Distancing
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Americans report concerns about Trump’s chaotic handling of the pandemic; support for social distancing is robust and the public strongly opposes Trump’s proposal to end it anytime soon.
Read MoreOne in Six Now Know Someone Infected
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
More Americans now say they know someone who has been infected by coronavirus. While the public remains split on Trump’s response to the pandemic, they broadly disapprove of how Trump is handling health care.
Read MoreHow Different Groups Are Experiencing the Pandemic
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
While Americans remain split on Trump’s coronavirus response, Navigator Daily takes a deep dive into the data by demographics.
Read MoreA Brewing Crisis of Confidence
Saturday, March 28, 2020
The public overwhelmingly supports social distancing and want it to continue as long as public health experts advise.
Read MoreGrowing Concern About Health Care Workers
Friday, March 27, 2020
With health concerns at top of mind, Americans are especially worried about the strain on hospitals and doctors created by Trump’s response to the crisis.
Read MoreWhat Comes Next: Public Demands for Federal Action
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Feeling the adverse economic impacts of the pandemic, the public is demanding strong, sustained federal action to combat the financial challenges ahead.
Read MoreThe Public’s Views on Trump’s Preparedness
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Americans are troubled by Trump’s “chaotic” and “unprepared” response to the coronavirus pandemic, while still approving of his policy response overall.
Read MoreA Crisis Intensifies
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
In the first edition of Navigator Daily, Americans are recognizing the severity of coronavirus. A slight majority approve of Trump’s response, but there are warning signs for the president as the crisis intensifies.
Read MoreCommunicating in Crisis: Coronavirus
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Americans are broadly concerned about the coronavirus outbreak, with most expressing concern regarding the Trump administration’s preparation and response to the pandemic.
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesProtecting Health Care, Medicare, and Social Security
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Americans now hold a favorable view of the Affordable Care Act and oppose cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesFraming the Debate on the Economy, Foreign Policy, and Impeachment
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Progressives should keep structural problems front and center when framing popular policy ideas; Americans are concerned with Trump's approach to Iran; a majority continues to support removing Trump from office.
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesTalking About Impeachment After the Hearings
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Support for impeachment remains steady following the public hearings, while majorities think Trump committed wrongdoing and find the arguments from impeachment advocates convincing.
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesHighlighting the Policy Failures of the Trump Administration
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The President's missteps on foreign policy, taxes, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers clear openings for progressives.
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesFraming the Next Step on Impeachment
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Most Americans continue to support impeachment, while even more suspect the President of wrongdoing. Support for impeachment may grow if progressives elevate the right validators and emphasize the right facts.
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesFraming The Debate on Lowering Prescription Drug Prices
Monday, October 21, 2019
Americans see lowering drug prices as an important priority, and strongly favor the House Democrats’ reform proposal over a proposal in the Republican-led Senate to do that
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesHow To Talk About Impeachment
Friday, October 11, 2019
A majority of Americans support impeachment; progressives should frame as an abuse of power and that no one is above the law
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesRace and Violence in the Trump Era
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Americans see a rising tide of racism in the United States, but perceptions of race and racism remain complicated and often contradictory
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesHow To Talk About Trump’s Border Wall
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Americans are concerned that building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border would be ineffective, expensive, and wasteful.
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesHow Americans Rate Trump – On Trump’s Terms
Friday, August 2, 2019
Many Americans believe Trump's actions on important policy issues do not match his past statements and worry he is distracted by unimportant priorities
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesPushing Back Against Trump’s Trade War
Friday, July 26, 2019
Americans unsettled by Trump's recklessness and concerns about the rising costs for everyday goods
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesNavigating the Medicare Debate
Monday, June 17, 2019
The public demands proposals that clearly address both coverage and costs
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesHow to Talk About Americans’ Opposition to Abortion Bans
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Opposition grows to abortion bans when Americans learn more about them
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesFraming the Debate on the Economy and Presidential Transparency
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Americans see potential issues ahead with the status quo on the economy and political transparency
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesTrump’s Failure on Transparency & The Opportunity for Progressives
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Americans are concerned about the Trump administration's refusal to fulfill requests and subpoenas
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesHow to Talk About Political Reform
Friday, April 19, 2019
Americans show openness to sweeping political reforms, are increasingly negative toward the tax law, and want Congressional oversight post-Mueller
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesConfronting Climate Change and Disarming Charges of Socialism
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Americans are eager for action to address challenges facing the planet; find counterpoints to "socialism" attacks more persuasive
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesFocusing Debates on Trump’s Honesty, Tax Fairness, and Government Shutdowns
Thursday, February 14, 2019
The public has strong concerns about the President's truthfulness, inequality in the tax code, and potential financial crimes
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesGovernment Gets an Upgrade
Monday, January 7, 2019
Americans believe Washington is broken, the economy benefits the rich, and are concerned about a cover-up
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesPost-Election Survey Findings
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Americans want the new Congress to provide a check on the White House, follow facts in investigations
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesWhat Americans Think About Corruption in Congress and the Battle for the Court
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Americans concerned by influence of special interests, threats to health care, and the Supreme Court vacancy
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesHow to Link Republicans in Congress to Donald Trump
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Americans see Trump as an anchor in midterms while public opinion shifts on Mueller investigation, family separation, and taxes
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesHow Americans Feel About Rising Costs at Home and National Security Abroad
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Americans unsettled by America First, family separation, and costs for the very basics to get by
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesNational Survey Findings: Americans Want A Balanced Supreme Court
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Americans concerned about politically polarized Supreme Court, implications for health care, reproductive rights, and other issues
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesImages and Ideas to Engage and Persuade
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Americans motivated to take action on key issue fights, concerned about Trump's narcissism and Congressional corruption
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplines Download the qualitative reportWhat Are They Hiding?
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Americans want answers on Mueller investigation, cabinet scandals, Congressional oversight, and #MeToo
Read More Download the full report Download the poll toplinesA Guide For Advocates
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Americans have concerns about the economy, corruption, and Trump's norm-breaking presidency
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