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What Americans think about the Russia-Ukraine war as Congress passes Ukraine aid
Americans' support for sending more military aid to Ukraine recently hit its highest level in a year.
about 16 hours ago - Article
Will Trump get convicted in his hush-money case? Should he? What polls say
Just one-quarter of Americans (24%) expect Donald Trump to be convicted in his ongoing New York trial over allegedly falsifying business records to conceal a hush-money payment to an adult film actress. But more Americans (43%) say Trump should be convicted in his hush-money case, while 37% say he shouldn't.
7 days ago - Article
How do Democrats and Republicans feel about the two parties?
Majorities of Democrats and Republicans say they would be unhappy if their child married someone of the opposite party, and hostility between the two parties increased between 2023 and 2024.
7 days ago - Article
Most Americans believe marijuana is safer than alcohol and tobacco
Most Americans (56%) have tried marijuana at some point in their lives, including 24% who say they’ve used it in the past year; 17% have used it in the past month.
8 days ago - Article
Many Americans dislike both Biden and Trump. Here’s how polls say they’ll vote
Many Americans are unenthusiastic about their main choices in the 2024 presidential election. Right now 27% of these voters who dislike both Biden and Trump say they would pick Biden, 17% would pick Trump, and 34% say they would vote for another candidate.
16 days ago - Article
How Americans rate U.S. infrastructure after the Baltimore bridge collapse
Many Americans are uneasy about the country's transportation infrastructure in the wake of a major bridge collapse in Baltimore, though Americans are divided over whether the U.S. should increase infrastructure spending, and few say they're afraid of bridges and tunnels.
21 days ago - Article
How Americans want the government to handle the issues that matter most to them
The most important issue Americans are facing is health care, according to a new YouGov survey which asked about the importance of 22 issues.
21 days ago - Article
Half of Americans expect to view the April 8 solar eclipse
People who saw the last eclipse in 2017 are far more likely than those who didn't to say they'll see the upcoming eclipse: 73% think they'll view it, including 42% who have already made plans.
22 days ago - Article
Many Americans are skeptical of electric cars
A majority of U.S. adult citizens say they don't own — and would not consider buying — an electric car, and many doubt electric cars are more efficient or better for the environment than traditional gas cars.
28 days ago - Article
Many Americans say they support a TikTok ban
Most American adults have unfavorable views of the social network TikTok and more would support a law requiring TikTok's Chinese owners to sell it than would oppose one. Younger adults are the most likely to use TikTok and the most likely to oppose such a law.
29 days ago - Article
Americans prefer Trump's approach to trade to Biden's — but are split on big tariffs on China
Americans are divided on whether tariffs on foreign goods should be increased or decreased, but there is some consensus on the effects of raising them: that higher tariffs would help domestic industries and government revenue while hurting the affordability and variety of goods.
about 1 month ago - Article
Most Americans think there will be another world war within the next decade
Most Americans don’t think they would volunteer to serve in military roles or non-combatant roles if the U.S. were to be involved in another world war.
about 1 month ago - Article
Most Americans would limit abortion after a certain stage of pregnancy and allow certain exceptions
55% of Americans say that in most circumstances, an abortion should be allowed up until a certain time in pregnancy and restricted after that.
about 1 month ago - Article
What the polls say about Nikki Haley’s campaign
Most Republicans support Donald Trump as the party's presidential nominee and were ready for Nikki Haley to drop out, even before she suspended her campaign Wednesday.
about 2 months ago - Article
Who would handle each of 15 issues better if elected: Joe Biden or Donald Trump?
Biden comes out ahead on health care, the environment, and education while Trump is regarded more highly on the economy, immigration, crime, and China.
about 2 months ago - Article
Most Republicans say a criminal past is highly undesirable in a CEO; fewer say it is for a president
Biden is more likely to be seen as elderly, forgetful, and out of touch, while Trump is more likely to be characterized as egotistical, a bully, and a criminal, among other things.
about 2 months ago - Article
Most Americans like NATO and say the U.S. should defend NATO allies
Most Americans say they like the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, and support the U.S. honoring its commitments to militarily defend NATO allies. There is majority support across the political spectrum, though people who identify as MAGA Republicans are more likely to hold negative beliefs about NATO.
2 months ago - Article
American and Western European attitudes to NATO in February 2024
Despite Donald Trump’s remarks, Americans – including Republicans – are still generally committed to NATO and European defence
2 months ago - Article
Four months after Hamas attacked Israel, has American opinion on the longstanding conflict changed?
Americans' outlook on the future of the conflict is largely negative, with most Americans saying they do not think there will ever be peace in the Middle East.
2 months ago - Article
More Americans support than oppose a 16-week abortion ban
48% Americans say they support a national ban on abortion after 16 weeks of pregnancy, while 36% oppose one. However, this support is concentrated among Americans who care less about abortion as an issue than do opponents of a ban.
2 months ago