War in Ukraine: What should the U.S. do now?

There’s strong support for sending Ukraine more weapons to help in their fight, and increased sanctions against Russia find favor, too, as Americans watch continued horrors of the war unfold. And while few back direct U.S. military action in Ukraine right now, Americans do have a “red line” that could […] Read more »

Why aren’t Americans rallying around Biden during a war?

The Biden administration has earned broad praise for its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — at least before the president’s unscripted remark that Russian President Vladimir Putin should not remain in power. Conventional wisdom has long held that U.S. public opinion rallies around the flag and the president in […] Read more »

Coronavirus is no longer a top issue for Americans. That’s good news for Republicans

… For about two years, the popularity of the president (whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden) was tied to how he was handling the coronavirus pandemic. Then a funny thing happened. As Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths started falling over the last few months, Biden’s approval rating on the pandemic […] Read more »

What do Americans think of the Russia-Ukraine war and of the US response?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has generated much debate in America, not only about what how the U.S. should respond, but also about the extent to which the invasion represents a threat to democracy. There have been questions about the extent to which Russia’s assault has galvanized public support behind […] Read more »