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
Jun 27 Majority of Americans think Supreme Court overturning Roe was more about politics than law By Laura Santhanam With confidence in the Supreme Court falling, more than half of Americans oppose the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to the latest poll from the PBS NewsHour, NPR and Marist. Continue reading
Jun 09 Support for gun rights has eroded after nearly a decade of mass shootings, poll shows By Laura Santhanam With five months to go before this year’s midterm elections, voters say they are more likely to cast a ballot following last month’s mass shootings, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist Poll. Continue reading