Most don’t think their state is making voting harder, but those who do see racial intent

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In the wake of several states enacting further restrictions to voting procedures since 2020, most people do not think their state is making it harder for people to register and vote, but there are differences by race and region.

Overall, about half say their states aren’t changing how people register and vote, and the rest are more likely to say things are being made easier than harder. …

Black people nationwide are more evenly divided between saying states are making it easier, making it harder and not making changes. CONTINUED

Kabir Khanna, CBS News

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Most don’t see enough Black influence and representation in corporate America, politics, policing

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When it comes to Black influence and representation in the U.S., most agree there’s still room for improvement. Americans generally don’t think Black Americans have enough representation in various areas, including in corporate America, politics, and law enforcement. CONTINUED

Kabir Khanna, CBS News

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Approval of Joe Biden’s presidential performance remains low but holds steady

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This week’s Ipsos’ Core Political, fielded on February 22-23 before the most recent phase of the Ukraine-Russian conflict, shows that Americans remain concerned with the economy although are divided on the importance of other issues. Americans’ approval of Joe Biden’s presidential performance remains low but holds steady. CONTINUED

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Fox News Poll: Voters say the state of the union is worse than a year ago

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As President Biden prepares to give his first State of the Union speech, voters give a status report of their own: only a quarter rate the economy positively, less than a third are satisfied with the direction of the country, and over half think the U.S. is worse off than it was a year ago. That hands Biden his worst job ratings to date, according to a new Fox News national survey. CONTINUED

Dana Blanton, Fox News

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Fox News Poll: 36% say COVID-19 is under control, highest number since May

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As the Omicron wave of COVID-19 fades, voters are feeling hopeful again about the novel virus being contained. Thirty-six percent say coronavirus is “completely” or “mostly” under control, the second-highest number recorded since the pandemic started, trailing the 46% who felt that way last May. Still, 43 percent feel it is only somewhat under control while 19% say it is “not at all.” …

While Biden’s approval rating on coronavirus remains his best, he is still underwater by four points (47% approve vs. 51% disapprove). That’s a far cry from last summer when he was in positive territory by 30 points (64%-34%, June and May 2021). …

Just over half of voters, 51%, say it is more important to protect the freedom to choose whether or not to get vaccinated. Slightly fewer, 46%, think it is more important to protect public safety by requiring vaccination to participate in everyday activities. CONTINUED

Victoria Balara, Fox News

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Fox News Poll: President Biden not tough enough on Russia

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Most voters are concerned about the situation between Russia and Ukraine — and think what happens there matters here at home, according to a Fox News survey completed before Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine overnight Wednesday.

The survey finds 56% feel President Biden has not been tough enough on Russia. Few (8%) say he’s been too tough, while 29% think his handling is about right. For comparison, that’s close to the assessment of former President Trump on the same question nearly four years ago: 53% said he wasn’t tough enough on Russia, 5% said too tough, and 35% about right (July 2018). CONTINUED

Dana Blanton, Fox News

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