April’s promise has led to August’s peril. When we conducted our last poll, spring’s gentle breeze was at President Biden’s back and COVID seemed destined to slowly fade away with it, leaving us with a return to normal life. But a pair of summer storms, both foreign and domestic, have changed things considerably. The foreign … Key Takeaways from August 2021 NBC Survey
In our new national CNBC All-America Economic Survey, we find a big shift toward pessimism about the economy. President Biden’s numbers have lost some of their post-election shine, and they now reflect the current uncertainties about new COVID variants and the economy. While the president’s overall approval is steady, approval scores for his economic and … New Data on Attitudes about Biden, the Economy, Inflation, and COVID-19 Vaccines
For the past four years, the nation has had a “glass less than half full” attitude, with the past year being even more difficult. Today though, there are signs of improved standing. Yes, the direction of the country remains off on the wrong track, but the 15-point increase in the proportion saying “right direction” matches … Key Takeaways from April 2021 NBC Survey
In December 2020, we shared our initial thoughts on the work we needed to do as a firm to address issues of accuracy in political polling. Since then, our political division, Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group, has undertaken a thorough review of our sampling, methodology, and weighting processes. As state voter files have been updated, we have … Hart Research’s Commitment to Improving Political Polling
A recent survey in Tennessee conducted by Hart Research, on behalf of ThinkTennessee, shows that seven in 10 (72%) Tennessee voters are concerned about the high rate of Tennesseans with debt in collections, most believe many of the penalties imposed by government are unfair, and a majority support reforms that would reduce government penalties on … Poll: Tennesseans Are against Government Penalties That Worsen Families’ Financial Hardship
Hart Research stands in solidarity with all vulnerable communities of color. While we are in the business of measuring public opinion and helping others make their voices heard, we also must speak up to drown out the voices of hatred and ignorance. Hart Research will continue our important work to inform, educate, and unite us … Hart Research Grieves for 8 lives Lost in Atlanta and Stands in Solidarity with AAPI, BIPOC Communities
Results of a recently completed national online survey on behalf of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) show that the electorate decisively endorses the federal Equality Act. A resounding seven in 10 voters favor expanding existing laws to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in key areas of life, including employment, housing, credit, education, and jury service. … Americans Widely Support the Equality Act
President Biden and Vice President Harris begin their administration facing unprecedented challenges, unlike those that his recent predecessors faced when they took office. A surging pandemic, an economy that is as divided as the country, and a terrorist attack by Americans on the U.S. Capitol, for which Americans hold the outgoing president responsible, would be … Key Takeaways from the January 2021 NBC News Survey
HART RESEARCH ASSOCIATES has released its countdown of findings from 2020, ranging from 100% of Americans who care for an aging or disabled family member who say they are worried about their family’s health due to COVID-19, to just 1% of liberals who feel negative toward Dr. Anthony Fauci (75% view him positively). A couple … 100% Hart: A Countdown of Findings from Our 2020 Polling
A recent survey conducted by Hart Research on behalf of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the New York Life Foundation reveals that America’s educators see an urgent need to provide greater social-emotional support to students as COVID-19 amplifies the increasing prevalence of grief and anxiety in our nation’s schools. This stems from the … Poll: According to Educators, the Pandemic Has Intensified the Need for Grief Support in Schools