By more than two-to-one, voters think the best way to stop North Korea from continuing work on nuclear weapons is through diplomacy rather than threats of military action, and most say the way President Trump talks about North Korea isn’t helpful. CONT. Dana Blanton, Fox News Read more »
Republican Party Favored to Keep U.S. Safe, Prosperous
When asked to choose which of the two major parties can better protect the U.S. from international terrorism and military threats, Americans favor the Republican Party over the Democratic Party, 51% to 38%. Americans also tilt toward the GOP when asked which party can better keep the nation prosperous: 46% […] Read more »
Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of North Korea, health care
Most Americans continue to see North Korea as a threat that can be contained, though the number who say it requires military action has risen slightly in recent weeks. A majority disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the situation, and more voice concern that the U.S. would go to war […] Read more »
Far more trust generals than Trump on N. Korea, while two-thirds oppose preemptive strike
Two-thirds of Americans oppose launching a preemptive military strike against North Korea, with a majority trusting the U.S. military to handle the escalating nuclear crisis responsibly but not President Trump, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds. CONT. Scott Clement & Philip Rucker, Washington Post Read more »
Deep challenges for Trump from North Korea to the home front
President Donald Trump faces deep challenges on international and domestic issues alike, with a job approval rating mired in historic lows, a broad sense he’s done more to divide than unite the country and a high level of public distrust that he’ll act responsibly in dealing with North Korea. CONT. […] Read more »
CNN poll: 54% say Russia-backed content on social media moved 2016 election
Although President Donald Trump insists otherwise, most Americans say it’s likely that Russian-backed content on social media did affect the outcome of the 2016 election, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. CONT. Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Read more »