Arguments about the environment through the years have often been framed as strict tradeoffs between either helping it or helping the economy. Naturally, that’s reflected in a lot of our old poll questions over four decades of surveys, with a steady run of climate-or-costs-types of choices offered; would you pick […] Read more »
CNBC survey shows support for infrastructure spending much less than previous stimulus
A slight plurality of Americans support President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan and favor raising corporate taxes to pay for it. But the plan is much less popular than the relief bill passed earlier this year, and there are growing deficit concerns. CONTINUED Steve Liesman, CNBC Read more »
Biden starts off presidency with positive approval marks, CNBC survey shows
Joe Biden begins his presidency having achieved out of the gate what his predecessor could only do once during his four years: a positive approval rating. The CNBC All-America Economic Survey finds that 47% of the public approves of Biden’s handling of the presidency, with 41% disapproving. A substantial 12% […] Read more »
Biden Nears 100-Day Mark With Strong Approval, Positive Rating for Vaccine Rollout
Joe Biden approaches the 100-day mark of his presidency with a relatively strong job approval rating and the public continuing to express positive views of the coronavirus aid package passed by Congress last month. Moreover, nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) say the Biden administration has done an excellent or good […] Read more »
Biden’s poll numbers on the economy rival Trump’s for the first time
A majority of Americans support President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy, marking the first time his approval numbers have been on par with those enjoyed by Donald Trump in an area where the former president consistently received high marks from the public and on which he staked his political […] Read more »
Biden Claims GOP Voters Support His Infrastructure Plan; Poll Shows They Don’t
… While a majority of American adults support his infrastructure proposal — 56% — including 9 in 10 Democrats and half of independents, Republicans overwhelmingly do not, according to the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey. Republicans also disagree with how Biden wants to pay for it all, indicating the president is […] Read more »