Asian American voters prioritize candidates’ policy positions over their racial identity
97% of Asian Americans registered to vote say a candidate’s policy positions are more important than their race or ethnicity when deciding whom to vote for.
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97% of Asian Americans registered to vote say a candidate’s policy positions are more important than their race or ethnicity when deciding whom to vote for.
While the economy remains the dominant issue in this fall’s midterm elections, the issue of abortion has increased markedly in importance. More voters continue to view their midterm vote as an expression of opposition to Joe Biden than support for him. But across both parties, more voters now say Biden is not much of a factor in their vote.
Citizens offer mixed reviews of how their societies have responded to climate change, and many question the efficacy of international efforts to stave off a global environmental crisis.
Dealing with coronavirus has declined as a policy priority, especially among Republicans. This marks a shift from last year, when the economy and the coronavirus both topped the public’s policy agenda.
Here’s a look at public opinion on some of the key issues facing the country, drawn from recent Pew Research Center surveys.
46% of U.S. adults say the area where they live has had an extreme weather event over the past 12 months.
As Election Day approaches, here’s a look at voters’ issue priorities, based mainly on a Pew Research Center survey conducted Oct. 10-16.
Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change.
32% of Black adults said they worried every day or almost every day that they might be threatened or attacked because of their race or ethnicity.
Americans’ views on foreign policy priorities differ based on a number of factors, including their attitudes toward international engagement.
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