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Public Opinion on Coronavirus: Navigator Update
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.
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Thursday, August 6, 2020
More Americans than ever rate the economy negatively and six in ten say it is still getting worse.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
While Americans remain split on Trump’s coronavirus response, Navigator Daily takes a deep dive into the data by demographics.
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Saturday, March 28, 2020
The public overwhelmingly supports social distancing and want it to continue as long as public health experts advise.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Progressive Priorities on Health Care and Stopping Trump’s Medicare and Social Security Cuts
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
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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.
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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
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Americans are concerned about the Trump administration's refusal to fulfill requests and subpoenas
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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
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Monday, January 7, 2019
Americans believe Washington is broken, the economy benefits the rich, and are concerned about a cover-up
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Americans want the new Congress to provide a check on the White House, follow facts in investigations
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Americans concerned by influence of special interests, threats to health care, and the Supreme Court vacancy
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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Americans see Trump as an anchor in midterms while public opinion shifts on Mueller investigation, family separation, and taxes
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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
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Americans motivated to take action on key issue fights, concerned about Trump's narcissism and Congressional corruption
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Americans want answers on Mueller investigation, cabinet scandals, Congressional oversight, and #MeToo
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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Americans have concerns about the economy, corruption, and Trump's norm-breaking presidency
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