Opinion Polls

US Adults Want the Government to Focus on Child Care Costs, not Birth Rates, AP-NORC Poll Finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — While the Trump administration explores ways to encourage Americans to have more babies and reverse the United States’ falling birth... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — While the Trump administration explores ways to encourage Americans to have more babies and reverse the United States’ falling birth rate, a new poll finds that relatively few U.S. adults see this as a priority or share the White House’s... Read More

National Pride Declining in America and It's Splitting by Party Lines, Says Gallup Poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Only 36% of Democrats say they're “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, according to a new Gallup... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Only 36% of Democrats say they're “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, according to a new Gallup poll, reflecting a dramatic decline in national pride that's also clear among young people. The findings are a stark illustration... Read More

As GOP Pushes Spending Cuts, Many Say Medicaid and Food Stamps Are Underfunded: AP-NORC Poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republican senators consider President Donald Trump’s big bill that could slash federal spending and extend tax cuts,... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republican senators consider President Donald Trump’s big bill that could slash federal spending and extend tax cuts, a new survey shows most U.S. adults don’t think the government is overspending on the programs the GOP has focused... Read More

Most US Adults Say Trump's Military Parade Is not a Good Use of Money, a New AP-NORC Poll Finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Washington prepares for a military parade this weekend to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, a... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Washington prepares for a military parade this weekend to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, a new survey finds that U.S. adults are more likely to approve than disapprove of President Donald Trump's decision to hold... Read More

2025-06-10 19:50:26
by Cameron Glymph
Study Finds America’s Enthusiasm for Renewable Energy Is Waning

WASHINGTON — The percentage of Americans who say they’re excited about the expanded use of renewable energy, such as wind... Read More

WASHINGTON — The percentage of Americans who say they’re excited about the expanded use of renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, has decreased in the years since President Donald Trump first held office, a new Pew Research survey... Read More

Americans See More Overreach From the President Than From Judges, an AP-NORC Poll Finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump faces significant pushback from federal judges, a new poll shows U.S. adults are more likely... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump faces significant pushback from federal judges, a new poll shows U.S. adults are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power rather than the courts -- although Republicans largely think the... Read More

2025-04-30 19:02:15
by Beth McCue
New Polling in Texas Shows Growing Support for Clean Energy Benefits and Policies

AUSTIN, Texas — A majority of residents in the Lone Star State support the advancement of clean energy, at least... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas — A majority of residents in the Lone Star State support the advancement of clean energy, at least according to a recent poll by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation. The survey revealed that Texans back enhancements to the... Read More

2025-04-26 18:19:02
by Beth McCue
New Poll Finds Tipping Point on Business Attitudes to Renewable Energy Shift  

A new poll conducted across 15 countries by Savanta and commissioned by E3G, Beyond Fossil Fuels and We Mean Business... Read More

A new poll conducted across 15 countries by Savanta and commissioned by E3G, Beyond Fossil Fuels and We Mean Business Coalition shows overwhelming support for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels to renewable electricity.  Powering up: Business perspectives on shifting... Read More

Immigration Is Trump's Strongest Issue, Many Say He's Gone Too Far, a new AP-NORC Poll Finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration remains a point of strength as he takes wide-ranging actions to ramp up... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration remains a point of strength as he takes wide-ranging actions to ramp up deportations and target people in the U.S. illegally, according to a new poll. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for... Read More

Many Older AAPI Adults Are Foreign-Born. They're Also Tough on Immigration, a new Poll Finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — There are sharp generational disagreements among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders when it comes to... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — There are sharp generational disagreements among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders when it comes to how the U.S. should handle mass deportations, with older AAPI adults — many of whom are themselves immigrants — taking... Read More

2025-03-19 18:13:15
by Dan McCue
Survey Finds Voters ‘Anxious,’ ‘Overwhelmed’ in Wake of 2024 Election

WASHINGTON — More than four months after the 2024 election, many voters are feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the abrupt... Read More

WASHINGTON — More than four months after the 2024 election, many voters are feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the abrupt change of direction the country has experienced since President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office, a new analysis finds.... Read More

Most AAPI Adults Don't Support Cutting Agencies and Want a Focus on Costs: AP-NORC/AAPI Data Poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders do not agree with the strategy of putting entire... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders do not agree with the strategy of putting entire federal agencies on the chopping block, nor are they broadly on board with mass layoffs of federal workers, according to... Read More

What US Adults Think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and His Views on Vaccines, Fluoride and Raw Milk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans. But... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans. But a new poll finds that not all of his controversial health goals are unpopular — in fact, at least one... Read More

US Adults Want Border Security Action but Mostly Oppose Arrests in Schools, Churches: AP-NORC Poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many U.S. adults are on board with the idea of beefing up security at the southern border... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many U.S. adults are on board with the idea of beefing up security at the southern border and undertaking some targeted deportations, according to a new poll. But as President Donald Trump begins his second term with... Read More

Most Americans Blame Insurance Profits and Denials Alongside the Killer in UHC CEO Death, Poll Finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger, according to a new poll. In the survey from... Read More

Americans Exhausted by Political News. New AP-NORC Poll Shows They're Tuning Out

NEW YORK (AP) — As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans since the election. He's tuned out. “People are mentally exhausted,” said Aunallah, 45, of... Read More

2024-12-20 21:26:37
by TWN
Majority of Voters Support FDA Reform Under New Administration

STAMFORD, Conn. — A majority of voters agree that reforming the Food and Drug Administration should be a top priority... Read More

STAMFORD, Conn. — A majority of voters agree that reforming the Food and Drug Administration should be a top priority for the incoming Trump administration and the Republican-controlled Congress, according to a survey released this week by Philip Morris International... Read More

What Americans Think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and His Health Stances

WASHINGTON (AP) — The kids seen by Dolores Mejia around suburban Phoenix have been growing heavier in recent years. Their... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The kids seen by Dolores Mejia around suburban Phoenix have been growing heavier in recent years. Their parents, too, she says. Mejia, a 75-year-old retiree, says she's also had her own weight struggles on the scale. That's... Read More

2024-12-17 21:11:07
by Dan McCue
President-elect Trump Sues Des Moines Register, Pollster

DES MOINES, Iowa — President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and its longtime contract pollster J. Ann Selzer... Read More

DES MOINES, Iowa — President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and its longtime contract pollster J. Ann Selzer on Monday over a poll released just days before Election Day that suggested Vice President Kamala Harris had a decisive... Read More

Harris Found Success With Women Who Have Cats, but Trump Got the Dog Owner Vote: AP VoteCast

WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead-up to the 2024 election was all about cat owners. But in the end, the dogs... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead-up to the 2024 election was all about cat owners. But in the end, the dogs had their day. President-elect Donald Trump won slightly more than half of voters who own either cats or dogs, with a big... Read More

2024-11-01 15:17:37
by Dan McCue
Voter Enthusiasm Remains High, Early Voting Robust, Poll Finds

WASHINGTON — More than half of registered voters say they’ve either already voted or plan to do so before Election... Read More

WASHINGTON — More than half of registered voters say they’ve either already voted or plan to do so before Election Day, according to the latest Gallup poll assessing the 2024 election. The poll, which was conducted between Oct. 14 and... Read More

2024-10-18 20:28:24
by Dan McCue
Split-Ticket Voting May Doom Lake Senate Chances in Arizona

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump may eke out a narrow victory in Arizona on Election Day, but even if... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump may eke out a narrow victory in Arizona on Election Day, but even if he does, it’s unlikely his coattails will help his longtime ally Republican Kari Lake win her Senate race against Democratic... Read More

What Polling Shows About Black Voters' Views of Harris and Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black registered voters have an overwhelmingly positive view of Vice President Kamala Harris, but they’re less sure that... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black registered voters have an overwhelmingly positive view of Vice President Kamala Harris, but they’re less sure that she would change the country for the better, according to a recent poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.... Read More

2024-10-02 20:59:29
by Dan McCue
Ahead of Candidate Visits, Poll Finds Harris Ahead in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — As both presidential candidates prepare for campaign visits this week, a new Marquette Law School Poll finds... Read More

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — As both presidential candidates prepare for campaign visits this week, a new Marquette Law School Poll finds Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump 52%-48% in support from registered and likely voters. Harris on Thursday... Read More

2024-09-25 20:02:39
by Beth McCue
New Harvard Poll Shows Harris With a 31-Point Lead Over Trump

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A new national poll from the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School shows Vice President... Read More

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A new national poll from the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School shows Vice President Kamala Harris with a 31-point lead over former President Donald Trump in a multi-candidate matchup among likely voters aged 18-29.... Read More

Harris Is More Popular Than Trump Among AAPI Voters, a New APIA Vote/AAPI Data Survey Finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is viewed more favorably by Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander registered voters than... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is viewed more favorably by Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander registered voters than former President Donald Trump, according to a new poll. AAPI voters are also more likely to believe that she is the... Read More

2024-09-05 15:49:56
by Dan McCue
Poll Shows Economy, ‘Kitchen Table Issues’ Foremost on Voters’ Minds

CHICAGO — The cost of living, availability of good-paying, stable jobs, and the impact of illegal immigration on both, are... Read More

CHICAGO — The cost of living, availability of good-paying, stable jobs, and the impact of illegal immigration on both, are foremost on swing state voters’ minds as the 2024 election season enters its final weeks, according to a new poll... Read More

2024-09-05 11:37:15
by TWN
New Survey Finds Half of US Voters Dissatisfied With the Food and Drug Administration

WASHINGTON — A majority of likely voters in the November election believe the Food and Drug Administration is failing to... Read More

WASHINGTON — A majority of likely voters in the November election believe the Food and Drug Administration is failing to help Americans live longer and healthier lives and should be revamped to ensure its focus is on policies that achieve... Read More

2024-09-04 21:20:02
by Dan McCue
Post-DNC Poll Shows Harris, Trump Tied in Three Battleground States

CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are now tied in three critical battleground states, according... Read More

CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are now tied in three critical battleground states, according to a new poll from Rust Belt Rising, an organization that helps Democratic candidates with messaging and turnout. The poll... Read More

Vance and Walz Still Relatively Unknown, but the Governor Is Better Liked, AP-NORC Poll Finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tim Walz and JD Vance have vaulted themselves out of national obscurity as they hustle to introduce... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tim Walz and JD Vance have vaulted themselves out of national obscurity as they hustle to introduce themselves to the country, but the senator from Ohio has had a rockier start than the Minnesota governor. A poll... Read More

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