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A 53% majority say Trump is making the federal government work worse, while only about half as many (27%) say he is making the government work better.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, speaks to reporters about a potential government shutdown alongside House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, on Sept. 29. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)

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reportDec 14, 2010

How a Different America Responded to the Great Depression

The American public’s sour mood is in interesting contrast with many of the public’s views during the Great Depression of the 1930s, not only on economic, political and social issues, but also on the role of government in addressing them.
reportDec 14, 2010

Reagan’s Recession

In the depths of the 1981-1982 recession, Americans were far more displeased with their president and his policies than were their predecessors during the Great Depression, more so even than in today’s high-unemployment economy.
reportDec 13, 2010

Tax Deal Wins Broad Bipartisan Support

The public views the tax agreement between Obama and congressional Republicans as beneficial to both the economy and their personal finances. There are virtually no partisan differences in opinions about the agreement.
reportDec 9, 2010

What kind of response do you get to mail versus phone versus e-mail polling?

Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
reportDec 6, 2010

Should I take polls about the 2012 election seriously two years before the election?

Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
reportDec 6, 2010

The 2010 U.S. Population Is …

A new Census release of five estimates of the national population illustrates the intricacies and challenges of evaluating the soon-to-be-released 2010 Census count.
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Support GOP Program

Fewer than half of Americans approve of Republican plans and policies in a post-election poll.
short readsDec 3, 2010

Expect Better Relations Between Republicans and Democrats

Only about one-in-five Americans expect relations between Republicans and Democrats to improve in the coming year.
short readsDec 3, 2010

Want Bipartisan Cooperation

Most Americans (55%) — but not most Republicans — say that Republican leaders in Congress should work with President Obama.
short readsNov 29, 2010

Support Allowing Gays to Serve Openly in the Military

By more than a two-to-one margin, the public favors allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military.

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Reagan’s Recession

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What kind of response do you get to mail versus phone versus e-mail polling?

Should I take polls about the 2012 election seriously two years before the election?

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Expect Better Relations Between Republicans and Democrats

Want Bipartisan Cooperation

Support Allowing Gays to Serve Openly in the Military

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