Most voters are ‘fearful’ and ‘angry’ about the state of the U.S., but a majority now are ‘hopeful,’ too
A 56% majority of voters now say they feel hopeful about the state of the United States, up from 47% in June.
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A 56% majority of voters now say they feel hopeful about the state of the United States, up from 47% in June.
Supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden differ widely on the issues that are “very important” to their vote.
A large majority of Americans say additional COVID-19 aid is needed – and want Congress to pass it as soon as possible.
Republican support for allowing undocumented immigrants to remain legally in the United States has declined.
With less than five months until the 2020 elections, Americans are deeply unhappy with the state of the nation.
While a few proposals continue to garner bipartisan support, partisan divisions on others – including a ban on assault-style weapons – have grown wider.
Six-in-ten say the primary reason the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is increasing is that there are more new infections; 39% say cases are rising mainly because more people are being tested than in previous months.
While declining shares give police forces positive marks for their use of force, treatment of racial groups and officer accountability, there is little support for cuts in spending on local policing.
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