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How much do Americans know about the 2024 presidential election?
Most Americans know that Donald Trump has been on trial for a crime in 2024, but 25% incorrectly thought he had already been convicted of a crime — according to a poll conducted weeks before he was.
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The election, Hunter Biden, War, and IVF: the June 16 - 18, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the election, the trial of Hunter Biden, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. claims, wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the G7 summit, abortion, contraception, and IVF.
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2024 presidential debates: Voters' preferences for topics and format
Inflation and border security top the list of topics that the largest number of registered voters want raised at the debate.
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Most American men own at least one suit, but 28% never wear one
44% of Americans never wear a suit, more have negative than positive feelings about wearing suits, and 45% say they wear suits less frequently now than they did 10 years ago.
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The share of Americans who think computers are more intelligent than people has doubled since 2022
The technology that Americans who have heard of it are most likely to think will become widespread is 3D printing; this also is the technology that people who have heard of it are most likely to say would be good for society.
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How many Americans play and follow chess
Around one in five Americans (21%) play chess at least occasionally, while 43% of U.S. adult citizens who don't know how to play.
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One-quarter of Americans didn’t call an ambulance during a medical emergency for fear of costs
The amount of money owed for their last ambulance trip was surprisingly high to 37% of Americans who have taken one.
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Awareness of Juneteenth has risen since 2022
Black Americans are particularly likely to say they know a lot about the holiday and to say they plan to celebrate it. They’re also more likely to support the inclusion of Juneteenth in history curricula.
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The election, VP picks, Trump's trial, and the issues: the June 9 - 11, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the 2024 election, Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, his hush-money trial, immigration, the economy, abortion, contraception, and COVID.
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Who watches late-night comedy?
Half of Republicans say that late-night comedy shows focus too much on politics. In contrast, only 14% of Democrats do.
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Is Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. drawing more support from Biden or from Trump?
Given the low level of Kennedy's overall support and the nearly equal portion of supporters he appears to draw from both major-party candidates, Kennedy's impact in the race looks unlikely to be as a spoiler.
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Views of 40 social movements reveal groups supported most by Americans
Both the Civil Rights and Women’s Suffrage Movements are not only mostly supported but also viewed as mostly successful by the majority of Americans.
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The YouGov Big Survey on NATO and war
New YouGov research analyzed the views, attitudes, and opinions of Americans about the role and importance of NATO and about war
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The YouGov Big Survey on NATO and war: Americans on the future of peace
On average, Americans are not optimistic about the prospects of peace on Earth in the next 50 years, the YouGov Big Survey on NATO and War finds
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The YouGov Big Survey on NATO and war: Nuclear weapons and nuclear war
Half of Americans believe that no country should possess nuclear weapons.
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The YouGov Big Survey on NATO and war: Americans on defense and reasons to go to war
A majority of Americans think the U.S. will be directly involved in a war in the next five years.
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In-flight drama: Where Americans sit on airline etiquette
At least 80% Americans agree that it's unacceptable for airline passengers to let their children play in the aisle, to get drunk, to leave their seat during turbulence, and to watch a movie or show without headphones
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The YouGov Big Survey on NATO and war: The role of the United Nations in preventing war
The American public is split on whether the U.N. has or has not been effective in preventing wars and whether it should have more influence in the future
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The YouGov Big Survey on NATO and war: The expansion of NATO and its impact on peace in Europe
One-third of Americans think that NATO’s expansion eastwards has contributed to worsening relations with Russia — despite this, most support NATO’s expansion into Europe, with seven in ten wanting Ukraine to join
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Unpacking guest behavior: What do Americans think is acceptable at hotels?
Among the most unacceptable hotel guest behaviors — out of 25 asked about — are taking home things from the room, including decorative items, coat hangers, towels, and bibles.
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