Millennials think things in the country are off on the wrong track but at the same time, they’re optimistic about their own futures, according to a new NBC News/GenForward survey. Nearly two-thirds of millennials (63 percent) think things in this country are off on the wrong track. Only 18 percent […] Read more »
CNN Poll: Economic boost buoys Trump, but negatives abound elsewhere
One year in to Donald Trump’s time in office, his approval ratings fall well below his predecessors’ anniversary marks, and Americans’ expectations that he will keep major campaign promises have largely faded, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. But the President appears to be reaping some benefits […] Read more »
Public Sees Better Year Ahead; Democrats Sharpen Focus on Midterm Elections
A majority of Americans say 2018 will be a better year than 2017, a shift from a year ago when public expectations were far less positive. The change has been driven almost entirely by Democrats, who are more likely than Republicans to cite this fall’s midterm elections as a reason […] Read more »
Looming Shutdown Would Further Damage Government’s Image
The looming shutdown of the federal government — because elected officials cannot agree on immigration policy — would almost certainly do further damage to Americans’ already negative view of the government. Only one in five Americans approve of the job Congress is doing, and President Donald Trump’s job approval is […] Read more »
Trump Approval Lower Than U.S. Mood Might Predict
President Donald Trump’s 38% job approval rating in Gallup’s latest weekly average is well below what would be expected based on the relationship between job approval and Americans’ views of the economy and their level of satisfaction with the direction of the country for recent presidents. A Gallup analysis of […] Read more »
Highest GOP Satisfaction With U.S. Direction Since 2007
About six in 10 Republicans (61%) say they are satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S. — the party’s highest level of satisfaction since February 2007. This latest uptick comes on the heels of a major victory on tax reform for the president and congressional Republicans at […] Read more »