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September 21, 2023

Is America Becoming a Police State?

More than two-thirds of American voters are worried that their country is turning into a police state – a tyrannical government that engages in mass surveillance, censorship, ideological indoctrination, and targeting of political opponents.

September 20, 2023

Americans Think Government Workers Have It Made

President Joe Biden plans a historic pay raise for federal workers, but Americans generally believe government employees are already paid more and work less than those in the private sector.

September 20, 2023

33% of Democrats Might Vote for RFK Jr. as Third-Party Candidate

A quarter of Democratic voters favor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in their party’s primary, and many would vote for Kennedy if he ran as a third-party candidate in 2024.

September 19, 2023

Majority of Voters Worried About Election Cheating in 2024

Concerns about election integrity remain high, with most voters worried that cheating could be a factor in next year’s election.

September 18, 2023

Election 2024: Biden and Trump in Dead Heat, Many Would Vote Third Party

If the 2024 election proves to be a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, many voters are open to voting for a third-party challenger.

September 15, 2023

Most Georgia Voters Think Trump Prosecution Unfair

The prosecution of former President Donald Trump by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is unfair, according to a majority of Georgia voters, most of whom have concerns about the integrity of elections in their state.

September 14, 2023

Can Trump Get a Fair Trial?

Voters are almost evenly divided over the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump.

September 13, 2023

Capitol Riot: Harsh Sentences Divide Voters

Democrats are satisfied with long prison sentences for supporters of former President Donald Trump who rioted at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, but other voters, not so much.

September 12, 2023

70% Want Term Limits for Congress

Voters overwhelmingly support term limits for members of Congress, but don’t expect such a measure to be enacted.

September 11, 2023

Good-Bye, Mitch? Most Want McConnell’s Resignation

Amid questions about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health, an overwhelming majority of voters agree that the Kentucky Republican should resign his post as Senate Minority Leader.

September 8, 2023

Support for Gun Control Increases

A majority of voters now believe America needs stricter gun control, including a ban on the sale of so-called “assault weapons.”

September 8, 2023

Trump Maintains Primary Lead After First GOP Debate

Former President Donald Trump’s decision to skip the first televised debate among Republican candidates does not appear to have shaken his strong support among GOP voters.

September 7, 2023

COVID-19 Vaccine: Republicans Are Most Skeptical

COVID-19 Vaccine: Republicans Are Most Skeptical

September 5, 2023

‘Bidenomics’: 52% Say Economy Has Gotten Worse

A majority of voters believe economic conditions have worsened under President Joe Biden.

August 31, 2023

Inflation: Voters Expect Issue to Be Important in 2024

An overwhelming majority of American voters still consider inflation a serious problem and expect it to be a key issue in next year’s election.

August 30, 2023

Should Trump Debate?

Former President Donald Trump skipped the first debate among candidates for the 2024 Republican nomination, but half of Republican voters say he should be in the next debate.

August 29, 2023

Voters Prioritize Border Security Over Ukraine War

By a 2-to-1 margin, voters believe controlling the U.S. border is more important than helping Ukraine fight Russia.

August 28, 2023

36% of Democrats Want Newsom to Challenge Biden

Many voters – including more than a third of Democrats – want California Gov. Gavin Newsom to challenge President Joe Biden for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination .

August 24, 2023

Crime: Biden’s Rating Improves Slightly

Crime will be an important issue in the 2024 election, according to a majority of voters, who give President Joe Biden somewhat better grades for handling the issue.

August 23, 2023

Most Democrats Blame Climate Change for Maui Wildfire

Climate change has produced a political divide in voter reaction to the recent wildfire that devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui.