… Solid majorities of Americans disapprove of all of the major moves on immigration that President Trump has made since taking office …. However, it turns out there’s a deep divide along educational lines on all of these proposals. I asked the good folks at Gallup for a further breakdown […] Read more »
About Half of Americans Say Trump Moving Too Fast
About half of Americans say President Donald Trump is moving too fast in addressing the major problems facing the country today, with most of the rest saying his speed of action is about right. … Between 36% and 42% of Americans approve of suspending the Syrian refugee program, temporarily halting […] Read more »
Reuters/Ipsos online poll: Trump’s travel ban polarizes America
Americans are sharply divided over President Donald Trump’s order to temporarily block U.S. entry for all refugees and citizens of seven Muslim countries, with slightly more approving the measure than disapproving, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday. CONT. Chris Kahn, Reuters Read more »
The World Facing Trump: Public Sees ISIS, Cyberattacks, North Korea as Top Threats
When he takes office next week, President-elect Donald Trump will inherit an array of global threats in the view of the public. About eight-in-ten Americans (79%) say ISIS poses a major threat to the well-being of the United States, and 71% say the same about cyberattacks from other countries. CONT. […] Read more »
As acts of terror proliferate, Americans see no end in sight
Both presidential candidates have spent a good portion of time on the campaign trail explaining how they plan to combat terrorism. Hillary Clinton has said she would expand airstrikes against violent Islamic extremist groups in Iraq and Syria. At this point last week Donald Trump said he would partner with […] Read more »
On immigration, the white working class is fearful
Although a few political analysts have been focusing on the white working class for years, it is only in response to the rise of Donald Trump that this large group of Americans has begun to receive the attention it deserves. Now, thanks to a comprehensive survey that the Public Religion […] Read more »