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March 10, 2022

Ukraine: Did Biden Do Enough to Stop Russia?

A majority of voters think President Joe Biden could have done more to stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and many believe former President Trump would have prevented the Russian invasion.

March 8, 2022

Election Integrity Will Be Important Issue in November, Voters Say

More than half of voters believe cheating affected the 2020 election and an overwhelming majority say the issue of election integrity will be important in the midterm elections.

March 7, 2022

70% Favor Increased U.S. Oil and Gas Production

With gas prices soaring, energy policy is likely to be a major issue in the midterm election campaign, and voters strongly favor a policy of promoting domestic petroleum production.

March 4, 2022

Americans Fear Economic Impact of Ukraine Conflict

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have a negative impact on the U.S. economy, most Americans believe.

March 3, 2022

Ukraine: 54% of Voters Say Biden’s Response to Russian Invasion Is Ineffective

Most voters don’t think President Joe Biden has effectively responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and don’t believe economic sanctions will be enough to stop the Russian aggression.

March 2, 2022

NATO: Are We Getting Our Money’s Worth?

Most voters think the United States is paying more than its fair share of NATO’s budget, and many question whether we are getting our money’s worth from the alliance.

March 1, 2022

Ukraine: 80% of Voters Think Wider European War Likely

With Russian troops advancing toward the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, most voters believe the invasion could spark a wider war in Europe, and nearly half think U.S. troops should be part of such a war.

February 28, 2022

Most Voters Would Be Happy to See Pelosi Go

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intends to seek another term in Congress, but most voters (including nearly a third of Democrats) think it would be better for the country if she stepped down.

February 25, 2022

Ukraine: 49% of Voters Rate Biden's Handling 'Poor'

As Ukraine seeks to repel a Russian invasion, fewer than a third of voters have a favorable view of President Joe Biden’s handling of the situation.

February 24, 2022

Trump 2024? Former President Leads With GOP Voters

Nearly half of Republican voters pick former President Donald Trump as the candidate they want for 2024, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the only strong alternative.

February 23, 2022

Democrats Want Party More Like Biden, Not Harris

Democratic voters don’t seem very impressed with Vice President Kamala Harris, and want their party to be more like President Joe Biden.

February 22, 2022

83% of Voters Expect Crime to Be Important Issue in November

Two-thirds of voters say crime is getting worse in America and even more expect the issue to be important in the midterm congressional elections.

February 17, 2022

Worse Than Watergate? Most Voters Believe Clinton Campaign Scandal ‘Very Important’

A majority of voters think special counsel John Durham’s accusations against Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign are very important, and agree with former President Donald Trump that it’s a scandal worse than Watergate.

February 17, 2022

66% Of Voters Believe Biden Should Take Mental Test

Most voters believe that President Joe Biden’s mental abilities have declined since he took office, and two-thirds agree with GOP members of Congress who have urged the president to take a cognitive test and release the results.

February 16, 2022

COVID-19: Democrats Still Support Mask Requirements

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans have grown tired of mandatory mask policies, but Democratic voters remain convinced that masks are effective and should be required in public places, including schools.

February 15, 2022

59% of U.S. Voters Support Canadian Truckers in ‘Freedom Convoy’ Protest

Canada’s prime minister has invoked emergency powers in an attempt to shut down a protest by truckers seeking an end to COVID-19 restrictions, but most American voters support the so-called “Freedom Convoy” – and think a similar protest here would be a good idea.

February 9, 2022

Most Voters Support Removing Soft-on-Crime Prosecutors

With violent crime surging out of control nationwide, a majority of voters support proposed new laws that would replace local district attorneys who fail to prosecute criminals.

February 8, 2022

CNN: Most Voters Don’t Think Zucker’s Exit Will Help

Most voters don’t watch CNN very often, and don’t think the resignation of the cable network’s president Jeff Zucker will make much difference.

February 7, 2022

Gun Violence: Most Americans Want Stricter Enforcement, Not New Laws

While President Joe Biden has called on Congress to pass more gun control laws, most Americans believe stricter enforcement of existing laws would do more to reduce violent crime.

February 3, 2022

Voters Want Tough Border Enforcement, Disapprove of Biden Immigration Policy

Most voters believe President Joe Biden’s immigration policy is worse than former President Donald Trump’s policy, and expect the issue to affect the midterm elections in November.