A year after voters elected Donald Trump president, Trump continues to struggle to make in-roads with Americans beyond his base. Many residents view the president’s policies to be uneven. And, both the president’s job approval rating and his favorability score remain extremely lopsided. Looking ahead to the 2018 midterm elections, […] Read more »
U.S. Satisfaction Edges Up to 25% in November
Americans’ satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S. has edged up to 25% in November from this year’s low of 21% last month, a reading that likely resulted from the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1. … Modestly higher readings among Republicans and independents explain […] Read more »
1 Year After Trump Election — Less Stress, More Hope, But Low Approvals
One year after his surprise victory in the 2016 elections, President Trump’s approval rating remains mired in the mid-30s, while half the public say he has met or exceeded their expectations as president, according to the latest IBD/TIPP Poll. CONT. John Merline, Investor’s Business Daily Read more »
In ‘Trump Counties,’ More Say U.S. Is Worse Off Than Better Off
One year after Donald Trump’s shocking election upset, many Americans who live in the key counties that propelled him to victory remain unconvinced that the country is better off now that he’s in the White House, a new poll from NBC News and The Wall Street Journal shows. CONT. Carrie […] Read more »
A Year After Election, Fewer Satisfied With State of U.S.
Since Donald Trump upset Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election a year ago, some key indicators are better while others are worse. Americans’ confidence in the economy has improved, as has Trump’s favorable rating. At the same time, Americans’ satisfaction with the direction of the country has worsened — […] Read more »
Declining Confidence in Trump, Lower Job Ratings for Congressional Leaders
Growing numbers of Americans express little or no confidence in Donald Trump to handle an international crisis, manage the executive branch effectively and work effectively with Congress. And today, just 34% approve of Trump’s overall job performance, while 59% disapprove. CONT. Pew Read more »