Independence Day – Still Relevant?
Most agree we are moving away from the principles contained within the Declaration of Independence.
State of Play – June 22-25, 2023
New Data on Generic Ballot, Biden Approval, and Direction of Country. President Joe Biden faces strong headwinds as he begins his re-election campaign.
Hunter Biden Plea Agreement – Could You Get That Deal?
More than 7 in 10 Americans (72%) say they couldn’t get a similar deal to Hunter Biden if they failed to report more than $3 million in income to the IRS and illegally purchased a firearm while using illegal drugs.
Over 80% of Americans Favor Meritocratic Workforce
Eighty-one percent of voters believe that companies should always make hiring decisions based on merit, not diversity quotas.
Majority of Americans Say Race Shouldn’t Be Factored into College Admissions
Seventy percent of Americans say colleges should not be allowed to consider race in the admissions process.
Americans Support Efforts to Ensure Transparent and Age-Appropriate School Curriculum
Significant majorities of Americans believe parents should have total visibility into what happens in classrooms and support efforts to ensure school curriculum and materials are age-appropriate.
Americans’ Support for BLM in Strong Decline Since 2020
Forty-six percent of Americans say they oppose the Black Lives Matter Movement – up 15 points since the riots in 2020 following the death of George Floyd.
Student Loan Forgiveness – Who Should Pay?
Americans overwhelmingly believe universities and colleges should be responsible for paying for the cost of the debt relief program, not individual taxpayers.
Most Oppose Construction of New $3.5 Billion FBI Headquarters
Congress will be looking for places to cut spending in this year’s budget, and funding for the new headquarters could end up a politically appealing target, given the high cost of the project and recent FBI scandals.
Most Americans Aware of, Unhappy with Inflation
Ninety-six percent of Americans have noticed increases in the prices of goods, and 83 percent believe they have lately been getting less bang for their buck.