Millennials Rank Clinton Highly Among Modern Presidents
About half of Millennials see Bill Clinton as the president who did the best job during their lifetimes. Ronald Reagan and Clinton run about even among older generations
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Most Americans See More Trade with European Union as Good for U.S.
In late 2010, about six-in-ten Americans supported increased trade with the European Union. Obama this week called for talks on a free trade pact with the EU nations.
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Most Gun Owners Favor Background Checks for Private Gun Sales
More than eight-in-ten gun owners support proposals to require background checks on private gun sales and at gun shows.
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Trust in Government in Washington Remains Low
Only about a quarter of Americans say they trust the federal government to do the right thing all or most of the time.
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Most Say Adult Children Should Give Financial Help to Parents in Need
Fully 75% of the public says adult children have a responsibility to support elderly parents in need. Fewer say the same about a responsibility to aid grown children.
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Most Vietnamese Americans Celebrate the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is celebrated by more than nine-in-ten Vietnamese Americans. Overall, 68% of those in the largest Asian American groups say they celebrate the holiday.
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More Americans Prefer Elected Officials Who Compromise
The number of Americans who say they like elected officials who make compromises is up 10 points since 2011.
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Largely Negative Views of Ahmadinejad in Muslim Countries
There was broad disapproval of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in predominantly Muslim countries surveyed last spring, with only four-in-ten giving him positive marks.
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Many More Democrats Than Republicans Say Protecting Environment a Top Priority
The gap between the numbers of Democrats and Republicans who say protecting the environment is a top priority is 37 points.