How Americans View the Israel-Hamas Conflict 2 Years Into the War
About four-in-ten U.S. adults (39%) now say Israel is going too far in its military operation against Hamas. This is up from 31% a year ago and 27% in late 2023.
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- Trump’s Job Approval: 40% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling his job as president, according to a late September survey. Vice President Vance and congressional leaders in both parties are also viewed more negatively than positively. (Read the short read)
- Immigration: 47% of Americans disapprove of the Trump administration’s overall approach to immigration, while 42% approve, according to a June survey. But evaluations are largely split along partisan lines. (Read the report)
- Voters in 2024: Trump won the 2024 presidential election with a voter coalition that was more racially and ethnically diverse than in 2020 or 2016. (Read the report)
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Religion and Politics ’08: Pennsylvania
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 2.5% Sample size: 1,896 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Pennsylvania Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: April 22, 2008 No polling information was collected for the Republican primary. Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Pennsylvania General Election Results Data on “All […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Ohio
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 3.0% Sample size: 1,654 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Ohio Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: March 4, 2008 Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Ohio General Election Results Data on “All Voters”: CNN All other data: Pew Forum analysis […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: New Mexico
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 7.5% Sample size: 228 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 New Mexico Primary Exit Poll Results Primary dates: Democrats – Feb. 5, 2008 Republicans – June 3, 2008 No polling information was collected for the Republican primary. Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: New Hampshire
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 6.5% Sample size: 320 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 New Hampshire Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Jan. 8, 2008 Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 New Hampshire General Election Results Data on “All Voters”: CNN All other data: Pew […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Duncan Hunter
Background Hometown Alpine, Calif. Age 61 Religion Southern Baptist Education Western State University, B.S.L. & J.D., 1976 Candidate Website www.gohunter08.com Candidacy Status Formally declared candidacy Jan. 25, 2007 Formally withdrew candidacy Jan. 19, 2008 Political Experience U.S. Representative from California, 1981-present Chair, House Armed Services Committee, 2003-2007 Professional Experience Attorney, private practice, 1976-1980 U.S. Army, […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Missouri
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 4.0% Sample size: 879 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Missouri Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Feb. 5, 2008 Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Missouri General Election Results No worship attendance polling information was collected for this state. […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Sarah Palin
Background Hometown Wasilla, Alaska Age 45 Religion Attends several evangelical Christian churches in Alaska. Education University of Idaho, B.S., 1987 Candidate Website www.johnmccain.com/about/governorpalin.htm Candidacy Status Named John McCain’s vice presidential running mate on Aug. 29, 2008.John McCain conceded to Barack Obama on Nov. 4, 2008. Political Experience Governor of Alaska, 2006-present Chairwoman, Alaska Oil and […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Michigan
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 3.5% Sample size:1,275 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Michigan Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Jan. 15, 2008 No religion questions were asked in the exit poll of Michigan Democrats. Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Michigan General Election […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Georgia
Religious Profile Margin of error: ± 3.5% Sample size: 697 Data from the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey. 2008 Georgia Primary Exit Poll Results Primary date: Feb. 5, 2008 Source: 2008 National Election Pool Exit Poll as reported by MSNBC 2004 Georgia General Election Results Data on “All Voters”: CNN All other data: Pew Forum analysis […]
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Religion and Politics ’08: Rudolph Giuliani
Background Hometown New York, N.Y. Age 65 Religion Roman Catholic Education New York University School of Law, J.D., 1968 Manhattan College, B.A., 1965 Candidate Website www.joinrudy2008.com Candidacy Status Filed “statement of candidacy” in February 2007. Formally withdrew candidacy Jan. 30, 2008. Endorsed John McCain Jan. 30, 2008. Political Experience Mayor, New York City, 1994-2001 U.S. […]
Signature Reports
Changing Partisan Coalitions in a Politically Divided Nation
Amid shifts in demographics and partisan allegiances, registered voters are now evenly split between the Democratic Party and the GOP.
Americans’ Dismal Views of the Nation’s Politics
Americans’ views of politics and elected officials are unrelentingly negative, with little hope of improvement on the horizon. 65% of Americans say they always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics. By contrast, just 10% say they always or often feel hopeful about politics.
Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology
Pew Research Center’s political typology provides a roadmap to today’s fractured political landscape. It organizes the public into nine distinct groups, based on an analysis of their attitudes and values. Even in a polarized era, the 2021 survey reveals deep divisions in both partisan coalitions.
In a Politically Polarized Era, Sharp Divides in Both Partisan Coalitions
Partisanship remains the strongest factor dividing the American public. Yet there are substantial divisions within both parties on fundamental political values, views of current issues and the severity of the problems facing the nation.
