When Americans peer 30 years into the future, they see a country in decline economically, politically and on the world stage. While a narrow majority of the public (56%) say they are at least somewhat optimistic about America’s future, hope gives way to doubt when the focus turns to specific […] Read more »
Fixing Inequality: More Opportunity is Not the Answer
Now that the decades of rapidly rising economic inequality have become evident to all, the center of public debate has shifted toward the question of what, if anything, can be done to reverse the trend. … Polls show that most Americans, even many rank-and-file Republicans, dislike growing inequality and endorse, […] Read more »
UT/TT Poll: Texans don’t see eye-to-eye on climate, health care or taxes
If you’re interested in the partisan divide in Texas, ask voters about climate change. Or health insurance. Or federal income taxes. In the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll, 48 percent of registered voters said the U.S. government should be doing “a great deal” or “a lot” about climate change, […] Read more »
Americans’ Long-Standing Interest in Taxing the Rich
Proposals to increase taxes on high-income earners and the wealthy are coming back into vogue. Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has argued for a tax rate of up to 54% on the top income bracket, along with increased estate taxes. Candidate Elizabeth Warren would impose a “wealth tax” on assets of […] Read more »
Democrats Want to Tax the Wealthy. Many Voters Agree.
As leading Democrats roll out proposals to increase taxes on the rich, the American people are largely behind them. A majority of people support Democratic proposals to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, according to a poll conducted this month for The New York Times by the online research platform […] Read more »
Americans are more worried about bribery and pay-to-play than campaign finance violations
… The Special Counsel investigation and associated investigations into President Trump, his campaign, and his inner circle have grown so expansive, it can be hard for even the most keen observers to keep up. The latest Navigator finds the share of Americans who believe the investigation has “uncovered crimes” has […] Read more »