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
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
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 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
May 19 Majority of Americans don’t want Roe overturned By Laura Santhanam In the wake of a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court suggesting a majority of justices want to eliminate federally protected abortion rights, more than half of Americans say they have little to no faith in that institution. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 5:45 New polling data suggests a struggle for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan A new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll is out Friday and it has good news for Republicans, but indicates a rocky road ahead for President Biden and Democrats as the midterm election season swings into gear. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to… Continue watching