We know that trolls on social media are trying to sow discord on contentious subjects like race, guns and abortion, but how do they do it? Here is a visual guide to their strategy. New York Times Read more »
Americans Lukewarm Toward Leaders of U.S. Allies
The leaders of some of the United States’ closest allies — Canada, the U.K., Germany and Israel — are viewed more favorably than unfavorably by Americans, but with favorable ratings for each below 50%. At the same time, two leaders from countries with more fractured relationships with the United States […] Read more »
More in U.S. Favor Diplomacy Over Sanctions for Russia
In an era of increasingly tense U.S.-Russian relations marked by allegations of Russian meddling in U.S. elections, Americans believe it is more important to try to continue efforts to improve relations between the countries (58%), rather than taking strong diplomatic and economic steps against Russia (36%). CONT. Jeffrey M. Jones, […] Read more »
CNN Poll: 6 in 10 say Trump too friendly toward Russia
Four in 10 Americans see Russia as an enemy of the United States, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, the largest share to say so since CNN polls began asking the question in 1999. And nearly 6 in 10 say Donald Trump has been too friendly toward […] Read more »
CNN Poll: Democratic advantage grows in race for Congress
Democrats now lead Republicans by 52% to 41% in a nationwide generic Congressional ballot according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS and released Tuesday. The blue lead has increased slightly from eight percentage points in June of this year to an 11 percentage point difference in the most […] Read more »
CNN poll: Most say Mueller should try to end investigation before Election Day
Two-thirds of Americans, including majorities across party lines, would like to see special counsel Robert Mueller try to finish the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election before voters go to the polls to elect a new Congress this November. That result, from a new CNN poll conducted by […] Read more »