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After Biden's exit: Far more Democrats say they're inspired, and most back Harris
When Joe Biden announced he was stepping aside as the Democratic nominee for president, many Democrats say they felt relieved and optimistic, according to a survey conducted just after he left the race on July 21.
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Times/SAY24 poll shows Kamala Harris trailing, with lots of opportunities and challenges
The YouGov poll conducted for the Times and SAY24 covers how voters assess Kamala Harris relative to Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the electorate's beliefs about gender bias, and Biden's decision to step aside.
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What do Republicans think of J.D. Vance?
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance wasn't most Republicans' top pick as Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate — but now that he has been selected, most consider him a good choice.
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Kamala Harris, J.D. Vance, and the Olympics: July 21 - 23, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Kamala Harris stepping in as the presumptive Democratic nominee, how she fares against Donald Trump, the Republican convention, the attempted assassination of Trump, the Israel-Hamas war, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Summer Olympics.
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Most Americans support term limits and an ethics code for the Supreme Court
Joe Biden reportedly is considering making a push for major changes to the Supreme Court — which recent polling finds are popular among members of both parties.
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What Americans believe about the attempted assassination on Donald Trump
Majorities of Americans believe that the attack represents a failure by the Secret Service and that the incident will make Trump more popular. Many also say they think that there was more than one person involved in the attack.
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Harris vs. Trump: How Americans evaluate them on personality and policy
Compared to Trump, Harris is viewed by more Americans as compassionate and honest, but also as less effective.
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True crime: How does the genre affect Americans?
57% of Americans say they consume true-crime content. Popularity is high in just about all demographic groups.
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Snap poll: Most Americans approve of Biden ending his re-election campaign
71% of Americans either strongly or somewhat approve of Biden's withdrawal, including 70% of Democrats, 68% of Independents, and 76% of Republicans. 60% of Democrats support Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee, while 21% want someone else.
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How do Americans feel about restrictions on TikTok?
Americans are split as to whether they approve of presidential candidates using TikTok for campaigning purposes. 31% of Americans approve of candidates using TikTok to share content related to their campaigns, while 39% disapprove of it.
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Trump's lead, Biden's age, Harris, Vance, and conventions: July 13 - 16, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers a presidential election update, age and the campaign, Kamala Harris, the conventions, inflation, and NATO.
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Times/SAY24 swing-state polls show Biden trailing and Democratic Senate candidates leading
YouGov polled seven battleground states – Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – and showed the long odds Biden faces for getting re-elected. Democratic Senate candidates are doing better.
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Trump leads Biden in Americans' perceptions of how they'd handle the country's biggest problems
The problem that Americans are most likely to consider a very serious problem in 2024 is inflation — and they’re more likely to approve of Trump’s handling of the issue than Biden’s handling of it.
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What Americans think about Project 2025
A YouGov survey finds 35% of Democrats and 7% of Republicans have heard a lot about Project 2025. Majorities of Democrats oppose 11 of 12 selected Project 2025 proposals, while majorities of Republicans support seven of the 12.
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Reflections on the Supreme Court’s 2024 rulings: What do Americans think?
The 2024 term of the Supreme Court will have an impact on U.S. democracy for years to come. The court both overturned long-standing precedents such as Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, upheld laws, and set new precedents.
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The Democrats' options, the economy, and the UK election: the July 7 - 9, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the election, the continuing impact of the first debate, possible Democratic alternatives should Biden step aside, the economy, presidential legal immunity, and the UK elections.
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How Americans describe the Democratic and Republican parties
Each party is described as corrupt by 34% of Americans, and similar shares describe each political party as dishonest.
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Understanding disengaged voters and their role in the 2024 election
Disengaged voters are emerging as a critical and potentially decisive group in the 2024 presidential race. So who are these people?
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If Biden steps aside, whom Democrats would want to replace him — and how
Two-thirds of Democrats and Democratic-leaning Independents would approve of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the presidential nominee, if Biden steps down.
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The debate's aftermath and the Supreme Court: the June 30 - July 2, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the presidential election; the debate's aftermath; age and politicians; the Supreme Court; British leaders; flags on the Fourth; and weather and climate.
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