Taylor Orth is a data journalist and public opinion researcher who covers national polling on news, politics, technology, and society. She has a PhD in sociology from Stanford and is now based in Austin, Texas. She can be reached at taylor.orth@yougov.com.
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Who won the vice presidential debate? More say Vance than Walz
Compared to expectations prior to the debate, more Americans now say that Vance is a better debater than Walz, better at staying calm under pressure, and more persuasive.
08 Oct 2024 - Article
How has the country changed during Joe Biden's presidency?
Most Americans believe that inflation has increased over the past four years, including, more specifically, the costs of food, housing, health care, and gas.
19 Sep 2024 - Article
Americans prefer more, not less, regulation of dozens of major industries
Support for increased regulation is high for many industries, including AI, pharmaceuticals, social media, firearms, and health insurance.
19 Sep 2024 - Article
How views of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump changed after their debate
One in four Americans believe Trump's claim that Haitian immigrants are abducting and eating pet dogs and cats.
18 Sep 2024 - Article
Kamala Harris' debate win hasn't yet won her new voters, but more like her and see her as qualified
Harris was the clear winner of the debate but her narrow lead over Trump in the election was the same after the debate as before it.
12 Sep 2024 - Article
Harris wins the debate: Voters say she has clearer plans and tells fewer lies than Trump
Voters thought Harris spent more time during the debate explaining what she'd do if elected rather than attacking her opponent. The opposite is true for Trump.
11 Sep 2024 - Article
How Americans expect Harris and Trump to perform in their first debate
Between the two presidential nominees, Harris is seen by more as being better at staying calm under pressure, and as more knowledgeable on policy issues.
09 Sep 2024 - Article
What Americans think about labor unions and their effects
While some believe that unions result in more frequent strikes and higher consumer costs, larger shares say that they have positive effects, including increasing worker salaries and giving workers more power and job satisfaction.
06 Sep 2024 - Article
Kamala Harris leads in four of seven swing states in the latest Times/SAY24 polling
YouGov polled Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin and showed Harris leading in four. Democratic candidates lead in all five states with a Senate race.
06 Sep 2024 - Article
How much control do Americans think the president really has?
Americans generally perceive the president to have substantial control over military operations, foreign policy, and judicial appointments, and much less control over indicators such as high-school graduation rates, drug addiction rates, and private-sector wages.
28 Aug 2024