Can ‘Red Flag’ Laws Prevent Mass Shootings?
Mental health problems are seen as a leading factor in mass shootings by young men, and voters overwhelmingly support so-called “red flag laws” to help prevent such tragedies.
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May 31, 2022
May 26, 2022
Republicans Have Advantage in Voter Enthusiasm
Less than six months away from the congressional midterms, Republicans are more fired up than Democrats about voting this November.
May 25, 2022
Election Integrity: Most Voters Still Suspect Cheating
Protecting the integrity of elections remains a high priority for American voters, most of whom still suspect there was cheating in the 2020 presidential election.
May 24, 2022
Can Gun Control Stop Mass Shootings? Most Voters Say ‘No’
In the aftermath of a teenage gunman’s deadly spree in Buffalo, most voters remain unconvinced that more gun control laws can prevent such mass shootings.
May 19, 2022
Most Voters Think Hillary’s Campaign Broke the Law
With the first trial of Special Counsel John Durham’s investigation now in a D.C. courtroom, a majority of voters believe Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign acted illegally by encouraging federal agencies to spy on Donald Trump's campaign.
May 18, 2022
53% Think World Leaders See Biden as Weaker Than Trump
Voters don’t see President Joe Biden as having good relationships with most world leaders, and more than half believe those world leaders view him as weaker than his predecessor.
May 17, 2022
Abortion: Two-Thirds of Voters Favor Limits
More voters describe themselves as pro-choice than pro-life, but a significant majority support state laws that limit how late in a pregnancy an abortion can be performed.
May 16, 2022
Climate Change: Democrats More Concerned Than Other Voters
Climate change isn’t a very important issue for most voters, but Democrats are significantly more concerned about the problem.
May 13, 2022
‘Fake News’ Still a Media Problem, Voters Say
The news media don’t question President Joe Biden as aggressively as they questioned former President Donald Trump, according to a majority of voters who say “fake news” is still a major problem.
May 12, 2022
Voters More Worried About Inflation Than Abortion Rights
Despite news reports that the Supreme Court may be ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion rights haven’t displaced inflation at the top of the list of issues most concerning to voters.
May 10, 2022
War in Ukraine: Who’s Winning?
More than two months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a plurality of voters see the conflict as a stalemate, and fears of a wider war in Europe remain high.
May 9, 2022
Voters More Worried About Gas Prices Than Climate Change
A majority of voters are concerned about rising energy costs and favor increased drilling for oil and gas, although most Democratic voters consider reducing climate change a higher priority.
May 6, 2022
Inflation: Voters Expect Issue Will Matter in November
Most voters rate President Joe Biden poor for his handling of the economy, and say inflation will be a very important issue this fall in the midterm elections.
May 5, 2022
Biden Shouldn’t Run in 2024, Most Voters Say
A majority of voters think President Joe Biden shouldn’t seek reelection in 2024, and he would lose a rematch with former President Donald Trump by double-digit margins.
May 4, 2022
Roe v. Wade: Voters Divided About Repealing Decision
The leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision has voters divided almost evenly over the landmark abortion ruling.
May 3, 2022
Trump’s Endorsement More Valuable Than Biden’s
More than a year after he left office, former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of candidates still matters – more even than the current occupant of the White House.
April 28, 2022
Most Voters Still See Biden as Weaker Commander-in-Chief
As the war in Ukraine raises issues of U.S. national security, a majority of voters continue to view President Joe Biden as a weaker leader than his predecessors.
April 26, 2022
Joe Biden Hasn't United the Country
Two-thirds of voters think America has become more divided since President Joe Biden was elected president.
April 25, 2022
Is the Biden Administration Encouraging Illegal Immigration?
Illegal immigration has soared to record levels since President Joe Biden took office, and a majority of voters believe this is not a coincidence.
April 21, 2022
Democrats Still Believe Russia Changed 2016 Election
Fears of Russian interference in U.S. politics remain widespread, and Democratic voters overwhelmingly agree with Hillary Clinton that Russia is to blame for her defeat in 2016.
