Terrorism rose to the top of the list of Americans’ concerns about their nation last December after deadly attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, and it could happen again in the wake of Sunday’s horrific massacre in Orlando. But if the same pattern occurs this time, terrorism would likely not […] Read more »
American Public Opinion, Terrorism and Guns
A review of the American public opinion context after the mass shooting in Orlando that left 49 dead and more than 50 wounded. CONT. Frank Newport, Gallup Read more »
The Economy, Jobs and Dysfunctional Government
Examining the existing data showing what the American public is worried about and what their priorities are for their next president, I come away with this conclusion: The key public concerns in the U.S. today are the economy, jobs and dysfunctional government. CONT. Frank Newport, Gallup Read more »
Party Groups Agree on Importance of Big Election Issues
Mirroring the top issue priorities of Americans as a whole, Republicans, independents and Democrats largely agree on the top issues that will affect their vote for president this fall. Education, the economy, jobs, healthcare and terrorism/national defense rank among the six most important voting issues for all three groups, with […] Read more »
Trump Leads Clinton on Top-Ranking Economic Issues
If the race for president comes down to Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, Trump could benefit from an edge in public confidence on the issues Americans are prioritizing most this election. A slight majority of Americans choose Trump as better able to handle the economy (53%) and jobs (52%), and […] Read more »
It’s Nativism: Explaining the Drivers of Trump’s Popular Support
… Simply put, it is all about nativism! Indeed, across all methods, the findings are incredibly consistent—those who support Trump are much more likely to hold strong nativist and anti-immigrant beliefs, controlling for other ideological and demographic variables. Most importantly, nativism is the most impactful driver of support for Trump. […] Read more »