Partisans tend to cite different ideas for what more the government should do for parents and children
Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
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Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
The share of adults who are “basically content” with the federal government has risen to the highest point since 2004, driven by Democrats.
Mail-in ballots accounted for just over half of this year’s primary votes cast in the 37 states (plus D.C.) for which data is available.
Social media activity by members of Congress changed in notable ways following the rioting at the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.
Votes cast on Election Day have grown steadily less significant over the past several election cycles as a share of total votes cast.
A large majority of Americans say additional COVID-19 aid is needed – and want Congress to pass it as soon as possible.
Most Americans (71%) have heard of a conspiracy theory that alleges that powerful people intentionally planned the coronavirus outbreak.
The share of Americans voting by mail has risen in recent presidential election cycles, but there is variation from one state to another.
65% of Americans say the option to vote early or absentee should be available to any voter without requiring a documented reason.
The biggest takeaway may be the extent to which the decidedly nonpartisan virus met with an increasingly partisan response.
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