More than half of Americans (58%) say technology poses a greater threat to jobs in the U.S. over the next decade, while 42% see immigration and offshoring as the greater threat. CONT. RJ Reinhart, Gallup Read more »
Support for Trump’s tariffs even lower than his job approval rating
If President Trump thinks that imposing steep tariffs on steel and aluminum will boost his public support, he is going to be disappointed. After dipping during the Great Recession, public support for international trade has rebounded as unemployment has declined. CONT. William A. Galston, Brookings Institution Read more »
Jobs, wages, higher after-tax pay keeps consumer confidence high
Consumer sentiment has remained at very favorable levels for more than a year. In the February survey, it was just below the October 2017 peak of 100.7, the highest level since 2004, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. CONT. U. of Michigan Read more »
Americans’ Views on Guns, the Military and the Middle East
Find out where Americans stand on the major issues of the day. Are Americans satisfied with the direction of the U.S.? Do they favor stricter gun laws? Do they want a bigger military budget? Whom do they side with on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Who do Americans think did the best […] Read more »
Could Amazon Flip a State?
Could Amazon flip a state? Amid all the public chatter over the company’s search for a second North American headquarters, there’s been strikingly little discussion about the potential political impact. But the choice’s electoral implications could be substantial. Just as Democrats are becoming increasingly reliant on younger, better-educated, and urbanized […] Read more »
Immigration Jumps as Top Problem, Still Trails Government
Americans’ mentions of immigration as the most important problem facing the nation have almost doubled this month, rising to 15% of all mentions from 8% last month. Dysfunctional government, mentioned by 22% of U.S. adults, remains the top problem on Americans’ list. CONT. Frank Newport, Gallup Read more »