Republicans more likely than Democrats to see politicians without government experience positively
32% of Republicans say they like a political leader who has no previous government experience, compared with just 10% of Democrats.
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32% of Republicans say they like a political leader who has no previous government experience, compared with just 10% of Democrats.
Among all U.S. adults, 63% favor making tuition at public colleges free, including 37% who strongly favor the proposal.
When Americans look ahead to 2050, they see a country that in many respects will be worse than it is today.
Americans view their state and local governments far more positively than the federal government in Washington.
Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
The share of adults who say their side is losing more often than winning is up 15 percentage points since early 2020.
Three-quarters of Americans are familiar with the length of a Supreme Court appointment.
Seven-in-ten Americans say in vitro fertilization access is a good thing. Just 8% say it is a bad thing, and 22% are unsure.
When asked about the ideal age of a president, around half of Americans (49%) say they prefer someone in their 50s.
Nearly a month into the new year, most people who made New Year’s resolutions have stuck with them, although 13% say they have not kept any of them.
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