Majority of Americans Blame Trump for Shutdown, Polls Find

Ilana Novick Jan 14, 2019 But respondents believe that both parties are playing politics at the expense of their constituents. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Depressing Numbers Behind the GOP’s Climate Denialism

Ilana Novick Dec 17, 2018 According to a new poll, just 15 percent of Republican respondents believe the issue should be addressed immediately. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

For Some Democrats, Civic Engagement Is Replacing Religion 

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Oct 11, 2018 A new poll suggests that among Democratic voters, the most civically engaged are the least religious. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Grim Warnings for White House, GOP Ahead of Election

JULIE PACE, CATHERINE LUCEY and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Sep 16, 2018 A top Republican pollster reportedly cites voters' feelings about President Trump as the determining factor in the November midterms, amid a darkening mood in the party over prospects for holding the House and even the Senate. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Disappointed With ICE but Not Ready to Abolish It

Ilana Novick Aug 28, 2018 Even though only about 25 percent of Democrats in a poll want to fully get rid of the immigration law enforcement agency, 57 percent say they view ICE negatively. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Poll: Democrats Favor Socialism Over Capitalism

Ilana Novick Aug 14, 2018 Young people especially are feeling less upbeat about capitalism. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Voters Favor Candidates Who Promise to Be a Check on Trump

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Jun 7, 2018 They credit the president for the good economy—but prefer Democratic candidates in the midterms. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Most Americans Feel Racism Is Getting Worse, Poll Shows

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Jun 1, 2018 Perhaps the most shocking statistic in the NBC News poll is that 47 percent of respondents say the subject of race relations never comes up in conversation with family and friends. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cruz-O’Rourke Senate Race ‘Too Close to Call’

Emily Wells / Truthdig Apr 20, 2018 A new poll shows the race is much tighter than analysts originally thought. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Election Security a High Priority—Until It Comes to Paying for New Voting Machines

Kate Rabinowitz / ProPublica Feb 20, 2018 Local election administrators across the country face new problems and threats. But their budgets for new voting equipment remain inadequate. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Poll: Nearly Half of Americans Back Single-Payer Health Care

By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Sep 20, 2017 A new study by Politico/Morning Consult shows that only 35 percent of voters are opposed to such a system. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton Is Losing Popularity Among Those Who Voted for Her, New Poll Shows

Staff / Truthdig Jul 19, 2017 The sentiment of Clinton voters is said to reflect Democratic politicians' angst about how to position themselves for 2018. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )