Americans say the nation’s political debate has grown more toxic and ‘heated’ rhetoric could lead to violence
Many Americans say the tone and nature of political debate in the United States has become more negative in recent years.
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Many Americans say the tone and nature of political debate in the United States has become more negative in recent years.
The U.S. public is uncertain and divided about America’s role in the world, ranging from what they regard as the greatest threats to the U.S. to the measures the country should take to deal with them.
President Obama and the GOP-controlled Congress have sharp differences on environmental and energy issues. Here’s a look at where public opinion stands.
While President Obama’s stock with the public has taken a beating, the environment is one area where he maintains an advantage over the GOP.
President Obama is expected to announce a new rule cutting emissions from coal-fired power plants. A Pew Research Center survey last September found support for action to cut emissions.
The UN Climate Change Conference convened today in Warsaw with a call for governments to reach an agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The talks begin against a public opinion backdrop in which fewer Americans see global climate change as a major threat than do people in most other regions.
Partisanship is a major factor in a new Pew Research Center survey showing that a growing number of Americans believe the U.S. is less respected in the world and plays a less important role globally than 10 years ago.
President Obama called yesterday for action this year on immigration; about half of Americans said passage of major legislation this year was essential.
About half of Americans believe it is essential for the president and Congress to enact major immigration legislation this year.
Four-in-ten Americans see global climate change as a major threat to the U.S., fewer than publics in other countries.
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