Survey experts have yet to figure out what caused the most significant polling error in 40 years in Trump-Biden race

Biden supporters in Philadelphia celebrate when his win – with a much smaller margin than predicted by polls – was projected by news outlets on Nov. 7, 2020. Chris McGrath/Getty Images W. Joseph Campbell, American University School of Communication More than six months after the astonishing polling embarrassment in the […] Read more »

President Biden’s approval rating remains stable

President Biden’s approval rating remains stable this week, and Americans are most concerned about the economy, discrimination, and public health. … President Biden continues to benefit from near-universal approval among his Democratic base (90%). Independents remain split on Biden (54%), while Republicans mainly disapprove of him (only 20% approve). CONTINUED […] Read more »

Biden, Congress Approval Ratings Steady

Americans’ approval ratings of President Joe Biden and the U.S. Congress remain stable at 54% and 31%, respectively. Biden’s rating has not varied by more than three percentage points since his inauguration, while the rating for Congress was significantly lower in early January. CONTINUED Megan Brenan, Gallup The OPINION TODAY email […] Read more »

Despite Concerns About Border, Poll Finds Support For More Pathways To Citizenship

Across the political spectrum, Americans are worried about the rising number of migrants apprehended after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in recent months, according to a new NPR/Ipsos poll. But whatever their misgivings about the situation at the border, majorities of poll respondents favor creating a legal pathway to citizenship for […] Read more »

NPR/Ipsos Poll: Americans Concerned About Migrants At U.S.-Mexico Border

Americans are very concerned about the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to a new NPR/Ipsos poll. But we also found broad support for some parts of President Biden’s immigration overhaul. Joel Rose, NPR News The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown of significant new poll results and insightful analysis. […] Read more »