A review of the American public opinion context after the mass shooting in Orlando that left 49 dead and more than 50 wounded. CONT. Frank Newport, Gallup Read more »
Poll finds Americans see fight against ISIS going better
Americans’ perceptions of the U.S. military’s fight against ISIS are becoming more positive, though a majority still view the effort as going badly, according to a new CNN/ORC Poll. Still, more Americans are now saying they think the military effort is going well, and fewer feel ground troops are necessary. […] Read more »
Public Uncertain, Divided Over America’s Place in the World
The public views America’s role in the world with considerable apprehension and concern. In fact, most Americans say it would be better if the U.S. just dealt with its own problems and let other countries deal with their own problems as best they can. With the United States facing an […] Read more »
On immigration and trade, it’s Republican elites, not Donald Trump, who are out of step with party’s voters
The enduring appeal of Donald Trump to Republican voters has confounded the Republican establishment. Yet Trump understands Republican voters far better than the GOP elite does, in part because he recognizes where established leaders are out of touch with base voters. In 2014, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, an […] Read more »
Majority opposes increased numbers of refugees, but …
A majority of Americans do not believe that the United States should allow more refugees into the country, according to an Exclusive Point Taken-Marist Poll. However, about half of Americans think the United States has a moral obligation to aid refugees and do not think they pose a significant threat […] Read more »
Four Nations Top U.S.’s Greatest Enemy List
Americans are less likely than ever to agree on which country is the greatest enemy of the U.S., but the four countries that crowd the top of the list this year are the same as in Gallup polls in 2014 and 2015: North Korea (16%), Russia (15%), Iran (14%) and […] Read more »