Speculation of a Republican primary challenge to President Donald Trump lurks as he prepares for his reelection campaign. In this episode of Poll Hub, we turn a historical eye to incumbent primary challenges and explain why approval rating matters but not in the conventional sense. Then, the number of pets […] Read more »
A majority of Americans support using biotechnology to grow human organs in animals for transplants
Almost six-in-ten Americans (57%) consider it an appropriate use of technology to genetically engineer animals to grow organs or tissues that could be used for humans needing a transplant, while 41% say this would be going too far, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center. CONT. Mark Strauss, […] Read more »
Most Americans Accept Genetic Engineering of Animals That Benefits Human Health, but Many Oppose Other Uses
As Americans consider the possible uses of genetic engineering in animals, their reactions are neither uniformly accepting nor resistant; instead, public reactions vary depending on the mechanism and intended purpose of the technology, particularly the extent to which it would bring health benefits to humans. CONT. Pew Read more »
Poll shows growing influence of ‘Outdoor Voting Bloc’ in Western swing states
A new Winning the West 2018 poll released today by the Center for Western Priorities shows the growing influence of the “Outdoor Voting Bloc” in Mountain West swing states. The Winning the West 2018 poll — conducted for the second consecutive election cycle in Colorado, Montana and Nevada, and for […] Read more »
Above All Issues, Abortion Divides Liberals, Conservatives
Americans who say they hold liberal views on social issues differ markedly from social conservatives on the morality of most moral issues, with the largest gap in opinions on abortion. The two groups also diverge greatly on gay/lesbian relations, having a baby outside of marriage, sex between teenagers and euthanasia. […] Read more »
Moral Acceptability of Cloning Animals Hits New High
A record-high 40% of Americans now say that cloning animals is morally acceptable, up from 32% last year. As high as the current percentage is, a majority (57%) still say cloning animals is morally wrong. CONT. RJ Reinhart, Gallup Read more »