… Just think back two years, to the run-up to the Supreme Court’s argument and decision in the Affordable Care Act case. Pollsters wanted to know whether people expected the justices to base their decision on “ideology” or “law.” Presented with this either-or choice, most said ideology while a smaller […] Read more »
The Right to Vote
It is becoming increasingly obvious that the Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder, which eviscerated the Voting Rights Act, is leading to a new era of voter suppression that parallels the pre-1960s era—this time affecting not just African-Americans but also Hispanic-Americans, women, and students, among others. The reasoning […] Read more »
Americans Still Divided on Approval of U.S. Supreme Court
Americans remain closely divided in their views of the performance of the U.S. Supreme Court — perhaps reflecting the string of recent polarized court decisions. Forty-six percent of Americans approve of the way the Supreme Court is handling its job, while 45% disapprove. These figures are essentially unchanged from July […] Read more »
Faith in DC hits a low; 83 percent disapprove of Congress
The American public’s dissatisfaction with Washington has reached new heights, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, as the political world continues to fight the same intractable battles over the budget, health care and immigration. A whopping 83 percent of Americans disapprove of Congress’ job, which is an […] Read more »
Approval of Supreme Court Near All-Time Low
After an important term in which the U.S. Supreme Court made landmark decisions on cases involving voting rights, gay rights, and affirmative action, the institution’s approval rating has declined to its lowest level since June 2005. Forty-three percent of Americans now approve of the Supreme Court, down six percentage points […] Read more »
Support for gay marriage hits high after ruling
A record majority of Americans approve of same-sex marriage in the wake of two landmark Supreme Court decisions, a USA TODAY poll finds. But the high court’s rulings that struck down provisions of the Voting Rights Act and tightened the rules on affirmative action aren’t in sync with the public’s […] Read more »