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Poll: Obeying U.S. laws, supporting the Constitution, and believing in the principles of the Declaration of Independence are most important for being American.
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Comparing disapproval of Trump and Biden, Ukraine aid, Jeffrey Epstein, and PBS: July 18 - 21, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
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Americans' favorite city is Nashville
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What Republicans think of Musk and Trump after Musk's acrimonious exit from the administration
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Most Americans say they love reading to children
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Donald Trump's budget, health care, tariffs, and abortion: July 4 - 7, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
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Do Americans think the bombing of Iran and other U.S. foreign military interventions were the right decisions?
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Ranking Americans' favorite summer activities
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Young American adults challenge the conventional wisdom on tooth removal
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Unpopular congressional Democrats, patriotism, July 4, democracy, and political violence: June 27-30, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
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Most Americans support Russia sanctions; many support sanctioning countries that buy Russian oil
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Which Americans support and oppose bombing Iran?
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