Why are so many Americans unhappy with the state of the US today? Here’s what they said in CNN’s latest poll

It’s one of the most commonly asked poll questions: How do Americans feel about the state of the nation? And recently, the answer has usually been a negative one. But figuring out why people are unhappy is complicated. CNN’s latest polling asked Americans whether things in the country were going […] Read more »

CBS News poll: As Biden announces campaign, do Americans feel things at home are under control?

For years now, Americans have said things in the country aren’t going well. And there’s still a large majority describing things in the country as “out of control” — that hasn’t abated in recent months. It’s not an easy environment for any president launching a reelection bid. So, we asked […] Read more »

New Hampshire: Trump leads GOP field with a strong plurality; weak support for Biden on Dem primary ballot

A new poll conducted by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center (SACSC) at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) finds President Joe Biden facing weak support for re-election. Although his job approval has improved somewhat since the mid-term elections, he is still underwater at 45%-54%. This translates into a […] Read more »

Economic Pessimism Persists, With Inflation Still Key Concern

The American public continues to rate the U.S. economy in mostly negative terms in March, with 83% describing current economic conditions as “only fair” or “poor.” Just 16% consider them “excellent” or “good.” Furthermore, 72% think conditions are getting worse, while 23% say they are improving. These consumer views of […] Read more »

Iowa Poll: Kim Reynolds’ approval rating slips as she pursues ambitious, polarizing agenda

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ approval rating has slipped as she presides over an ambitious and polarizing legislative session, a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll shows. The share of Iowans who approve of Reynolds’ job performance has fallen 3 percentage points from 53% in October 2022 to 50% today. At […] Read more »