Biden’s job rating is similar to Trump’s but lower than that of other recent presidents
Joe Biden’s job rating is fairly comparable to Ronald Reagan’s (42%) and Bill Clinton’s (41%) at this stage of their presidencies.
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Joe Biden’s job rating is fairly comparable to Ronald Reagan’s (42%) and Bill Clinton’s (41%) at this stage of their presidencies.
Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans often mention forms of social or direct financial support.
The U.S. public’s views of banks and other financial institutions, as well as large corporations, have become much more negative recently.
44% of the public says the Senate should definitely (24%) or probably (20%) confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
About six-in-ten Americans (62%) say they favor raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, including 40% who strongly back the idea.
About a third of Republicans (32%) say they would not like Donald Trump to remain a national political figure for many years to come.
Many we surveyed offered thoughtful, respectful – if passionate – affirmations of their own political values.
Ahead of the first vice-presidential debate, Mike Pence and Kamala Harris elicit more negative than positive feelings from registered voters.
Supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden differ widely on the issues that are “very important” to their vote.
Overall, 43% of Americans say withdrawing American troops from Syria would be the right decision, while 45% say it would not.
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