There are fewer and fewer things that Democrats and Republicans can agree upon these days. Increasingly, however, both are coming to the conclusion that Democrats are going to nominate the most left-leaning, liberal candidate for president, giving Trump his best (maybe only) opportunity to win in 2020. … But, there’s […] Read more »
People like the estate tax a whole lot more when they learn how wealth is distributed
Proposals to increase taxes on the wealthy are having a moment: Polling shows Democrats and Republicans coming together in support of steep taxes on the wealth and income of the super-rich. Although the specifics of the proposals are new, the general public sentiment toward soaking the rich is a long-standing […] Read more »
Most think the government should provide a national health insurance program
Over half of Americans (54%) say that the government should provide a national health insurance program for all, even if it would mean higher taxes, but only one-in-five say it should completely replace private health insurance, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. … Almost nine-in-ten Democrats support […] Read more »
Politics & Global Warming, December 2018
Drawing on a nationally representative survey (N = 1,114; including 966 registered voters), this report describes how American registered voters — Republicans, Democrats, and Independents — view global warming, personal and collective action, and climate policies. … Nearly three in four registered voters (74%) think global warming is happening. This […] Read more »
4 in 10 call this the worst governing of their lifetimes
With a looming February 15 deadline to fund parts of the US government, few are optimistic the President and Congress will be able to reach agreement in time to prevent another partial shutdown, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS. Nearly two-thirds (64%) say an agreement is unlikely […] Read more »
Americans Most Satisfied With Nation’s Military, Security
Two years into Donald Trump’s presidency, Americans remain most satisfied with the state of U.S. military strength and preparedness (78%) and the nation’s security from terrorism (68%), among a list of 22 policy areas. At the other end of the spectrum, the public is least satisfied with the nation’s campaign […] Read more »