Rioters are tear-gassed as they storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Amanda J. Crawford, University of Connecticut Americans had to confront a new reality when an angry mob attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021: Some of their fellow citizens were […] Read more »
6 questions for politics in 2022
From control of Congress and the strength of the Biden presidency to potential Jan. 6 committee revelations and the future of abortion rights, there’s a lot at stake in 2022. We have lots of questions about what’s ahead. Here are six: 1. Can Biden turn it around?President Biden ended 2021 […] Read more »
Most Republicans still believe the dangerous falsehood at the heart of Jan. 6
… To be clear, most Americans reject the idea that the election of Joe Biden was not legitimate or that there’s solid evidence that fraud occurred, both obviously false assertions. But most Republicans hold both of those views or, at least, say they do. Some of this may be performative, […] Read more »
Why 2022 Rhymes With the Previous Four Midterms
It feels safer to bet on unpredictability than stability in this era of tremendous political and social churn and upheaval. While we know that the midterm elections favor the ‘out’ party (i.e. the party that doesn’t control the White House), many wonder if history can be a reliable guide when […] Read more »
Why YouGov is changing how we ask people how many COVID-19 vaccine shots they’ve received
The new Omicron variant is far from the only thing changing about the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccines, vaccine doses, medical advice concerning vaccines, and the language we use to discuss all of it continue to evolve, so YouGov continues to monitor how we ask people about their vaccination status and what […] Read more »
Poll Hub: Wrapping up 2021
With 2021 coming to a close, our team breaks down how Americans feel about everything from the holiday season to what the future holds in 2022. And the age-old question: will you be up when the ball drops or will you be fast asleep? Marist Institute for Public Opinion The OPINION […] Read more »