Only one-third of Americans believe the country is headed in the right direction as concern for the economy increases. Meanwhile, President Biden has a 53% approval rating, driven by his Democratic base. … Concern over the economy (24%) rose three points since last week and continues to be the most […] Read more »
Economy remains Americans’ top concern
The economy remains Americans’ top concern while approval for President Biden is at 52% this week. For comparison, at this time last year, former President Trump’s approval rating was only 38%. Americans continue to believe the economy (21%) is the most important problem facing the U.S. today. Immigration is in […] Read more »
Americans are divided on how the country is doing
Americans are divided on how the country is doing, and what the major issues are but over half of Americans continue to approve of President Biden’s performance. The majority of Democrats (59%) believe the country is heading in the right direction but over three out of four Republicans (78%) think […] Read more »
Public Opinion and Increased Taxes on the Rich
The Joe Biden White House and Democrats in Congress are focused on increasing taxes on those with high incomes to help fund a sweeping legislative agenda. The majority of Americans, public opinion data show, favor the concept of higher taxes on the wealthy — a fact of which the White […] Read more »
54% approve of President Biden’s performance in office, economy remains a top concern
This week’s Ipsos Core Political has President Biden’s approval rating at 54%. Americans are most concerned about the economy, inequality and discrimination, the healthcare system, and corruption. The economy (19%) continues to be the most important issue for Americans. Concern over inequality and discrimination (11%) has increased by two percent […] Read more »
Global Warming and Clean Energy as Government Priorities
Drawing on a nationally representative survey (n = 1,037; including 922 registered voters), this report describes how registered voters view a variety of climate and energy policies. The survey was fielded from March 18 – 29, 2021. This report focuses on U.S. domestic policy, building on our report released in […] Read more »