In a sign that malaise over rising inflation and stressors related to pandemic recovery could be influencing Tennesseans’ attitudes toward elected leaders, support for President Joe Biden and Gov. Bill Lee has dropped among registered voters, according to the most recent statewide Vanderbilt Poll. … Tennesseans also see a U.S. […] Read more »
Californians and Their Government
Every California voter has received a June 7 primary ballot in the mail and they have been weighing their election choices in the midst of disturbing news and unsettling circumstances. Inflation continues to take a daily toll on consumers and dampens their economic outlook. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has turned […] Read more »
Ipsos Core Political: President Biden’s lowest approval rating yet
This week’s Ipsos’ Core Political has President Joe Biden with his lowest approval rating yet (36%) as the majority of Americans (70%) believe the country is off on the wrong track. Seven in 10 (70%) Americans believe things in this country are off on the wrong track, while only one-fifth […] Read more »
Widespread Support for a U.S. Role in the War Between Russia and Ukraine
Most Americans continue to support the United States’ involvement in the war between Russia and Ukraine, though support for sending funds directly to Ukraine is more tepid and Americans are becoming increasingly wary of making economic sacrifices in order to support effective sanctions. Overall, support for a U.S. response to […] Read more »
Satisfaction With U.S. Dips; Biden Approval Steady at 41%
Americans’ assessments of the state of the U.S. and the job performance of President Joe Biden and Congress are largely negative as the nation continues to confront a panoply of serious issues. Just 16% of U.S. adults are satisfied with the way things are going in the nation, and job […] Read more »
AP-NORC poll: Economy grows as priority on Russia response
Americans are becoming less supportive of punishing Russia for launching its invasion of Ukraine if it comes at the expense of the U.S. economy, a sign of rising anxiety over inflation and other challenges, according to a new poll. While broad support for U.S. sanctions has not faltered, the balance […] Read more »