President Donald Trump last week floated the first kernels of his budget proposal for the coming year, and a new CNN/ORC poll finds the public sides with the President on tax cuts for the middle class and increased spending on infrastructure. CONT. Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Read more »
American Action Network: Americans are Optimistic, Support President Trump and New Congress’ Tax and Regulatory Reform Proposals
The American Action Network today released survey results on Americans’ views on several policy proposals from President Donald Trump and the new Congress, the current political environment, and the Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. One month in, the survey finds bipartisan support for their proposal to replace the tax code, […] Read more »
Record-High 72% See Foreign Trade as Opportunity
A record-high 72% of Americans see foreign trade as an opportunity for economic growth. This is up sharply from 58% last year, after much debate about trade during the presidential election cycle. CONT. Art Swift, Gallup Read more »
Pocketbooks Follow Politics After Trump Tweets
Before Donald Trump was president, he was a brand — from his TV show to his clothing line to his steaks. Now after surprising many by winning the White House, the Trump brand may have even more power, but it is also deeply connected to the divisive world of American […] Read more »
Trump’s Role As President May Be Boosting His Brand’s Reputation
President Trump’s approval rating with voters may be the lowest on record for an incoming chief executive. But in one way at least, his popularity is improving a bit. The value of Trump as a commercial brand, although still very low, has ticked up since August, according to the Reputation Institute, […] Read more »
Most Americans see labor unions, corporations favorably
With President Donald Trump’s labor secretary nominee set to appear before the Senate next week, the public has broadly positive views of both labor unions and business corporations. CONT. Shiva Maniam, Pew Read more »