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How Americans are rethinking their lives — and the country — ahead of Trump's second term
More than one in four American adults say that the election has influenced their news consumption, purchasing decisions, or future voting plans.
3 days ago - Article
Most Americans see corruption among politicians, judges, and executives as serious problems
Views on corruption differ sharply between Democrats and Republicans, particularly regarding Supreme Court justices, journalists, and political figures.
3 days ago - Article
The incoming Trump administration, the outgoing Biden administration, the economy, and wildfires: January 12-14, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Donald Trump's second term, Joe Biden's presidency, the economy, wildfires, and territorial acquisitions.
5 days ago - Article
Do Americans think AI will have a positive or negative impact on society?
A new YouGov survey finds that an increasing share of Americans are using AI tools, but many still don't trust the technology. Older Americans are particularly likely to worry about the impact of AI.
5 days ago - Article
'Liberal', 'left,' 'conservative,' and 'right': Americans identify their ideology
Americans mostly view "liberal" and "left" and "conservative" and "right" as synonyms.
11 days ago - Article
Immigration, terrorism, TikTok, and health care: January 5-8, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers immigration, terrorism, TikTok, and health care.
12 days ago - Article
The new government, MAGA, Jan. 6, Jimmy Carter, and 2025: December 21-24 and 29-31, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
Economist/YouGov polls from the last two weeks cover the new Congress, the new presidential administration, MAGA Republicans, Jan. 6, election legitimacy, and the year ahead.
18 days ago - Article
Presidential pardons, billionaires, and Luigi Mangione: December 15-17, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Donald Trump's presidential transition, billionaires, the Democratic Party, the flu and COVID-19, Luigi Mangione, presidential pardons, TIME Magazine's Person and Athlete of the Year, holiday and New Years' celebrations, and college football.
about 1 month ago - Article
What Democrats and Republicans thought of 2024 and what they expect in 2025
38% of Americans — including 60% of Republicans and 19% of Democrats — think 2024 was one of the worst years in American history.
about 1 month ago - Article
What Americans think of RFK Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again agenda
While proposals to ban certain food additives and restrict pesticides are popular, fewer are in favor of lifting restrictions on raw milk or removing fluoride from public drinking water.
about 1 month ago - Article
Health care, the transition, the economy, Hunter Biden, and crypto: December 8-10, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the health-care system, the presidential transition, the economy, President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter, and cryptocurrency.
about 1 month ago - Article
Trump's nominees, criminal cases, and business interests: November 23-26, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Donald Trump's appointees, his policy plans, his criminal cases, his businesses, and transgender issues.
about 2 months ago - Article
What do Americans know about Donald Trump?
While many people are aware of several biographical facts about Trump — such as his age, wealth, and marital history — fewer are aware of other parts of his life story, including his education, recognition he has received for his achievements, and allegations of wrongdoing against his companies and nonprofits.
about 2 months ago - Article
After the election, Americans say they would have been less likely to vote for other Democrats than Harris in a matchup with Trump
We polled registered voters in the week following the election about how they voted — as well as how they would have voted if the Democratic nominee had been Biden, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, or Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
about 2 months ago - Article
One-third of adults under 30 say they are likely to get into an argument about politics on Thanksgiving
Democrats (23%) are slightly more likely than Republicans (18%) to say it’s likely they’ll get into an argument about politics during their Thanksgiving celebration.
about 2 months ago - Article
What Americans think of the British royal family in 2024
76% of Americans hold a favorable view of Prince Diana, 67% of Queen Elizabeth II, 58% of Prince William, and 42% of King Charles III
about 2 months ago - Article
Donald Trump's appointments, policy plans, and foreign policy: November 17-19, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Donald Trump's appointees, Trump's policy proposals, opinions of Trump and Kamala Harris, Trump's foreign-policy credentials, and wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
2 months ago - Article
Few Americans regularly use social-justice terms such as antiracism and toxic masculinity
While majorities of Americans are familiar with most of the terms asked about, very few say they use them regularly, including Democrats and Republicans — though more Democrats do.
2 months ago - Article
After the 2024 election, voters share hopes and fears for a second Trump term
Democrats' concerns about certain scenarios — including economic collapse, the downfall of democracy, and civil war — have increased dramatically after the election.
2 months ago - Article
How Americans have reacted to Donald Trump's 2024 victory
Many Americans — and particularly Donald Trump voters — attribute the former and future president's victory to inflation and immigration.
2 months ago