Politics (Page 154)

short readsAug 30, 2013

Majority of Americans say government should not force federal marijuana laws on states

Six-in-ten Americans say that the federal government should not enforce its marijuana laws in states that permit use.
short readsAug 23, 2013

Younger Republicans think more diverse nominees would help GOP win

A recent survey of Republican and Republican-leaning adults about the GOP’s future found stark age differences in opinions on the question of whether more diverse nominees would help the party perform better in future elections.
short readsAug 22, 2013

Possible chemical weapons use by Syria has influenced public support for action in past polls

Americans have consistently opposed U.S. involvement in the Syrian conflict, but have offered a somewhat different response when asked how they would respond if there is proof that President Bashar Assad’s forces attacked civilians with chemical weapons.
short readsAug 20, 2013

Sharp divisions in GOP base on raising the minimum wage

Proposals to raise the minimum wage face stiff opposition in Congress from Republicans, particularly in the House. But within the GOP base, there are sharp educational and income differences over the issue.
reportAug 19, 2013

Public Backs Cutoff of Military Aid to Egypt

Overview With violence continuing to rage in Egypt, 51% of Americans say it is better for the United States to cut off military aid to Egypt to put pressure on the government. This is nearly double the percentage (26%) saying it is better to continue military aid to the government in order to maintain influence […]
short readsAug 13, 2013

Many Americans say educational system in need of overhaul

About two-thirds of Americans say either that the education system in this country needs to be completely rebuilt (21%) or that it requires major changes.
short readsAug 12, 2013

Fewer GOP voters agree with the Tea Party than in 2010

About four-in-ten Republican voters say they agree with the Tea Party movement, down from its height in 2010.
reportAug 8, 2013

Amid Criticism, Support for Media’s ‘Watchdog’ Role Stands Out

Public evaluations of news organizations’ performance on key measures such as accuracy, fairness and independence remain mired near all-time lows. But there is a bright spot among these otherwise gloomy ratings.
short readsAug 7, 2013

Tea Party Republicans exert stronger influence in GOP primaries

There is a 17-point gap between the percentage of Tea Party Republicans (62%) and non-Tea Party Republicans (45%) who say they always vote in primary elections.
short readsAug 2, 2013

Both parties ’underwater’ heading into 2014 elections

Both parties currently are unpopular with the public, but as the GOP showed in 2010, a party with a low favorability rating can still score a sweeping victory in midterm elections.

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Majority of Americans say government should not force federal marijuana laws on states

Younger Republicans think more diverse nominees would help GOP win

Possible chemical weapons use by Syria has influenced public support for action in past polls

Sharp divisions in GOP base on raising the minimum wage

Public Backs Cutoff of Military Aid to Egypt

Many Americans say educational system in need of overhaul

Fewer GOP voters agree with the Tea Party than in 2010

Amid Criticism, Support for Media’s ‘Watchdog’ Role Stands Out

Tea Party Republicans exert stronger influence in GOP primaries

Both parties ’underwater’ heading into 2014 elections