Capitalism: Now More Than Ever
Voters strongly prefer capitalism to socialism, and a majority would not vote for an avowed socialist.
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February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023
Majority Support State Laws Banning Transgender Treatment for Minors
Several states have recently enacted legislation prohibiting transgender treatment for minors, and most voters approve of such laws.
February 15, 2023
2024: Biden Narrowly Leads Trump
President Joe Biden would defeat former President Donald Trump In a hypothetical 2024 rematch, while Trump would win with Vice President Kamala Harris as his Democratic opponent.
February 13, 2023
Fentanyl: Most Voters Rate Biden Low on Handling Problem
Voters overwhelmingly view the deadly drug fentanyl as a serious problem, and most don’t give President Joe Biden high marks for his handling of the issue.
February 9, 2023
China: Nearly Half of Voters Expect War With ‘Enemy’
Almost half of voters view China as an enemy and think war with Communist country is likely in the future.
February 7, 2023
Hakeem Jeffries: New Democrat Leader Not More Popular Than Pelosi
The new leader of House Democrats is no more popular than his predecessor, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
February 3, 2023
Only 39% Want Harris as Biden’s 2024 Running Mate
If President Joe Biden seeks reelection in 2024, should Vice President Kamala Harris also be on the ticket again? Most voters have their doubts.
February 2, 2023
Voters Trust GOP More on Taxes, Education
In the wake of the midterm elections, the Republican Party gets more trust from voters on two crucial policy issues.
February 1, 2023
COVID-19: Two-Thirds Support Virus Origins Investigation
Voters overwhelmingly support a congressional investigation into how the COVID-19 virus originated.
January 31, 2023
Impeachment? Most Don’t Expect It Over Document Scandal
Most voters don’t think President Joe Biden will be impeached over his handling of classified documents, although nearly equal numbers believe he is as guilty as former President Donald Trump of criminal wrongdoing.
January 30, 2023
48% Say Biden’s Handling of Classified Documents Is ‘Major Scandal’
A majority of voters think President Joe Biden’s son Hunter likely used classified documents in his foreign business deals, and nearly half think Biden is facing a major scandal.
January 27, 2023
Most Americans Think They Pay More Than Their Fair Share of Taxes
As Americans prepare for the annual tax-filing season, most are already convinced they’re paying too much.
January 26, 2023
Most GOP Voters Want New RNC Chair
Fewer than 1-in-5 Republican voters want to see Ronna McDaniel reelected as chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC).
January 25, 2023
Voters Trust GOP More on Energy, Immigration, Spending
Voters now trust Republicans more than Democrats by substantial margins on several crucial issues.
January 23, 2023
Debt Ceiling: 56% Prefer Shutdown
As President Joe Biden prepares to face off with House Republicans over the U.S. government’s debt ceiling, a majority of voters would rather have a government shutdown than to have Congress sign off on more spending.
January 20, 2023
Vaccine Safety: 57% Want Congress to Investigate CDC
Many voters have concerns about risks from the COVID-19 vaccine and a majority want a congressional investigation of how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has handled the issue.
January 19, 2023
Document-Gate? Voters Approve Special Counsel in Biden Probe
Voters overwhelmingly approve of Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to appoint a special counsel to investigate President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
January 18, 2023
Independent Voters Trust GOP More on Ethics, Social Security
The electorate is evenly divided over which party they trust more on basic issues, but Republicans have an edge among independent voters.
January 17, 2023
Repeal Funding for New IRS Agents? 56% Say ‘Yes’
As the first act of the new Congress, the Republican majority in the House voted to repeal funding for new Internal Revenue Service employees, and most voters support the move.
January 13, 2023
52% Think Biden Should Let Congress Lead
With the new session of Congress under way, voters are somewhat optimistic that things will get better, and a majority are convinced that President Joe Biden should let Congress lead.
