French Have Much More Confidence in Obama Than They Had in Bush
In 2012, nearly nine-in-ten in France said they had confidence in U.S. President Barack Obama to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
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Russian Superiority Remains Alive and Well
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GOP Seen as Principled, But Out of Touch and Too Extreme
Overview At a time when the Republican Party’s image is at a historic low, 62% of the public says the GOP is out of touch with the American people, 56% think it is not open to change and 52% say the party is too extreme. Opinions about the Democratic Party are mixed, but the party […]
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Most Legal Mexican Immigrants Have Not Yet Become Citizens
Just over a third of Mexican immigrants who are legally in the U.S. have been naturalized, a number far lower than for those from other countries.
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Most Say Spending Cuts Would Have Major Impact on Economy, Military
Overview While many Americans may be resigned to seeing automatic spending cuts in the budget sequester go into effect, the public is concerned about the potential impact of the reductions. A new national survey by the Pew Research Center and The Washington Post, conducted Feb. 21-24 among 1,000 adults, finds that most say the budget […]
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A Majority of Americans Frustrated with the Federal Government
About six-in-ten Americans say they are frustrated with the federal government, continuing a 15-year pattern.
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Secretary of State John Kerry’s Travel Itinerary
John Kerry will take his first trip abroad as Secretary of State from February 24 to March 6, travelling to Europe and the Middle East. In Europe, he will visit Britain, Germany, France and Italy, where he will discuss bilateral relations as well as the ongoing conflicts in Mali and Syria. America’s image remains […]
