Americans are watching the war in Ukraine closely, and most do not like how the U.S. is responding. A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans think President Biden has not done a good job in his handling of the war. Many say the president has been too […] Read more »
Americans don’t think Biden is being tough enough on Russia
There is widespread public support for sanctions imposed by the United States on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, including a ban on importing Russian oil. However, President Biden has yet to see praise for his efforts to isolate Russia and aid Ukraine. Fifty-six percent of Americans think Biden’s response […] Read more »
46% of Americans Want No-fly Zone over Ukraine even if it Risks Nuclear War
Just under half of U.S. adults surveyed (46%) favor creating a no-fly zone in Ukraine airspace, increasing U.S. involvement with the risk of possible nuclear war, according to a new national poll released today by the Center for Public Opinion at UMass Lowell. Conducted over the past week, the poll […] Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war fails to fuel Biden rebound
As President Joe Biden meets with key allies in Brussels to coordinate a stronger response to Russia’s monthlong assault on Ukraine, a new poll shows Americans have yet to rally around his leadership. … Only 43% of Americans approve of Biden and a similar percentage approve of his handling of […] Read more »
California: Sanctions on Russia Have Bipartisan Support
Following the invasion of Ukraine, most Californians—and majorities across party lines—favor imposing economic sanctions on Russia even if it means higher energy prices. On the pandemic front, Democrats are far more likely than independents and Republicans to say controlling COVID-19 is more important than having no restrictions on normal activities. […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Voters want the US to do more to help Ukraine against Russia
American voters are closely following news about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and want to help. By a 63-32% margin, voters think the U.S. should be doing more for Ukrainians in their fight against Russia. … Support for additional action doesn’t mean voters aren’t concerned about the potential costs. Three-quarters worry […] Read more »