Mar 31 A new ruling could chip away at the Affordable Care Act. Most in the U.S. see health care as a basic right By Laura Santhanam After more than a decade of political and legal turmoil swirling around the ACA, the vast majority of U.S. adults – eight out of 10 – say all Americans have a basic right to health care coverage, according to the… Continue reading
Mar 27 Are Trump’s legal troubles earning him Republican support? By Laura Santhanam Years after leaving office, former President Donald Trump remains embroiled in legal turmoil and boasts that these scandals help his political prospects, rallying Republicans to his defense. Continue reading
Dec 15 Watch 5:41 Poll shows Americans want congressional cooperation, but expect gridlock By Lisa Desjardins We are three weeks away from the start of a split congress with Republicans controlling the House and Democrats controlling the Senate. Our latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll asked a divided electorate for their takes on the future of democracy, what… Continue watching
Sep 22 Why a third of American workers changed jobs during the Great Resignation By Hannah Grabenstein Over one-third of Americans working for pay changed jobs in the past two years, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll, and more than 60 percent received raises over the last year. Continue reading
Sep 16 Most Americans say they cut back on recent spending as prices rose By Hannah Grabenstein Among U.S. adults, 45 percent say their finances haven’t really changed, and another 18 percent said their situation actually improved compared to last year. But 37 percent said they have taken a hit. Continue reading
Sep 09 What polling does — and doesn’t — tell us By Laura Santhanam At their best, polls can empower the broader public to help influence crucial decisions. But it is important to recognize the limitations, in addition to the strengths. Here's a guide. Continue reading
Sep 08 Democrats don’t see the economy like everyone else right now By Laura Santhanam More than half of Americans think President Joe Biden has made the economy weaker, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll… Continue reading
Sep 07 Trump should not run for president in 2024, majority of Americans say By Matt Loffman As former President Donald Trump considers launching another bid for the White House, more than six in 10 Americans do not want him to run in 2024, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Jul 21 New poll asks Americans whether Trump should face charges, top midterm priorities By Laura Santhanam About half of Americans think former President Donald Trump should face criminal charges for his role in the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol, but most doubt he will be. Continue reading
Jul 20 Biden’s approval rating just dipped under one marker ‘you don’t want to be below’ By Laura Santhanam A majority of U.S. adults -- 57 percent -- said they disapprove of his performance -- his highest disapproval rating yet, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading