More Americans say the economy is in good shape than at any point since 2001. Yet President Donald Trump’s approval rating has remained steady over the last two years. An average of all polls shows his approval rating among voters is currently 43%. A year ago, it was 42%. Two […] Read more »
Slim Majority in U.S. See Trade as Benefitting American Workers
Americans tilt toward the belief that trade with other countries has a positive (51%) rather than a negative effect (42%) on jobs for U.S. workers. Larger majorities see trade as benefitting product innovation, U.S. economic growth, prices, American businesses and product quality. CONT. Gallup Read more »
For first time, more Americans fault discrimination than self-motivation for white-black prosperity gap
A record high share of nonblack Americans say the chasm between blacks’ and whites’ standards of living is due to discrimination against blacks, with fewer people blaming lack of will power, according to a long-running national survey released Tuesday. The biennial General Social Survey found 41 percent of nonblack Americans […] Read more »
CNN Poll: 7 in 10 say economy in good shape — and Trump may reap the benefits
Americans give the nation’s economy glowing reviews in a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, and Donald Trump’s approval rating may be reaping the benefits. Overall, 71% say the nation’s economy is in good shape, the highest share to say so since February 2001, and the best rating during Trump’s […] Read more »
IBD/TIPP Poll: Trump Approval Gains On End Of Shutdown, China Trade Hopes
With the government shutdown over and the prospect of a wide-ranging China trade deal, the nation’s mood has brightened considerably. Reflecting this, President Donald Trump approval ratings snapped back smartly in March after dropping sharply the month before, a new IBD/TIPP Poll shows. … Overall job favorability for President Trump […] Read more »
Public Views Prescription Drug Costs As Unreasonable, Wants More Government Regulation
With increased attention among policymakers towards prescription drug costs, the February 2019 KFF Health Tracking Poll finds a majority of adults, including seniors, are in favor of many policy options aimed at curbing prescription drug costs. There is majority support – across party identification – for many current policy proposals, […] Read more »