Biden Approval Rating Near Lows As Inflation’s Bite Sharpens

President Joe Biden’s approval rating slid back near February’s low point as inflation-related stress on household finances intensified, the May IBD/TIPP Poll finds. … Including the full survey group, 39% of American adults approve how Biden is handling the presidency, and 47% disapprove. … Approval of Biden’s economic policies returned […] Read more »

Big majority of Americans back sanctions on Russia, aid to Ukraine

Two months after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Americans are stalwart in their support of the embattled country, with a large, bipartisan majority supporting increased sanctions against Russia and most also backing military and humanitarian support for Ukrainians, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. In all, 73 percent […] Read more »

Majorities favor support for Ukraine despite broad concerns about impacts

Concerns about escalation and economic consequences of the war in Ukraine loom large in U.S. public opinion, even as majorities of Americans favor increased support for Ukraine, particularly in terms of humanitarian aid and further economic sanctions on Russia. Fifty-five percent in this ABC News/Washington Post poll also favor increased […] Read more »

China’s Partnership With Russia Seen as Serious Problem for the U.S.

As war rages in Ukraine – one which China thus far has refused to condemn – Americans are acutely concerned about the partnership between China and Russia. Around nine-in-ten U.S. adults say it’s at least a somewhat serious problem for the United States, and a 62% majority say it’s a […] Read more »

Misinformation about the invasion of Ukraine viewed as a major problem

As the war in Ukraine enters its third month, most Americans agree that the spread of misinformation about the Russian invasion is a problem. Sixty-one percent, including 63% of Democrats and 59% of Republicans, say it is a major issue. Only 7% say it is not a problem at all. […] Read more »