Majority of Americans Continue to Say Abortion Should Be Legal in All or Most Cases
In recent years, the public has become more likely to say obtaining an abortion in their area would be difficult.
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Democratic Primary Campaign Impresses Voters
Introduction and Summary So far, the presidential primary campaign has been very good for the Democratic Party. Public interest in the race has been relatively high. Nearly half of Americans (45%) have a positive overall impression of the Democratic field, up from 31% just a month ago. And while a slim majority of the public […]
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A Good Day for the Pollsters
The Accuracy of Pre-Election Tracking Polls in New Hampshire
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A Year of Contention at Home and Abroad
2003 Year-end Report
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Kerry’s Broad Base, Dean’s High Negatives
Notes From the New Hampshire Exit Polls
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Iraq Support Stable, Bush Not Seen as Unilateralist
Summary of Findings Public support for the U.S. military operation in Iraq has remained strong since the capture of Saddam Hussein, despite the continuing American casualties there. Nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) feel the war was the right decision, which represents little change from December, shortly after Hussein’s capture (67%). That event also boosted the […]
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All the Presidents’ Numbers
New York Times
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Economy and Anti-Terrorism Top Public’s Policy Agenda
Introduction and Summary Americans view Howard Dean as more liberal than the other leading Democratic candidates and far more liberal than the way they see themselves. For his part, President Bush is seen as more conservative than the average person. Bush is somewhat further from the ideological self-perception of the average American than are several […]
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Americans and Canadians
The North American Not-so-odd Couple
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Americans and Canadians
The North American Not-so-odd Couple
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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.
