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Trump’s Job and Economic Approval Scores Remain Steady; Democrats Hold Narrow Advantage on Congressional Preference

Our newest CNBC All-America Economic Survey finds that President Trump’s job approval and economic approval both are steady—41% of voters approve of the job Trump is doing as president and 51% approve of the job Trump is doing handling the economy, numbers identical to those in our June survey. In terms of November’s elections, the Trump’s Job and Economic Approval Scores Remain Steady; Democrats Hold Narrow Advantage on Congressional Preference

Employers Express Confidence in Colleges and Universities; See College as Worth the Investment, New Research Finds

In a new report released by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), Hart Research found that employers express a higher level of confidence in colleges and universities than does the American public overall and they agree on the value and importance of a college education. Consistent with findings from Hart Research’s previous research Employers Express Confidence in Colleges and Universities; See College as Worth the Investment, New Research Finds

2018 Kennedy Institute Poll: Americans Speak on the United States Senate

The findings of a recent poll conducted for the Kennedy Institute demonstrate a disconnect between voters and the U.S. senators who represent them. Voters express dissatisfaction with the performance of Congress and want senators who are responsive to the people they represent. At the same time, the data point to an American electorate that lacks 2018 Kennedy Institute Poll: Americans Speak on the United States Senate

Majority of Americans Approve of Trump on the Economy; Overall Job Approval Remains Steady

Our newest CNBC All-America Economic Survey finds that Trump’s job approval is steady but low: 41% of Americans approve of the job Trump is doing as president, up two points from March. While Trump’s job approval remains steady, his economic approval has increased six points to 51%. The poll finds that a majority of adults Majority of Americans Approve of Trump on the Economy; Overall Job Approval Remains Steady

Trump’s Job Approval Remains Low While Most Americans Don’t See the Effects of the Tax Cuts

Our latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey finds that Trump’s job approval is steady but low: 39% of Americans approve of the job Trump is doing as president, down three points from December’s findings. The poll also shows that few Americans are feeling the effects of the GOP tax cuts—only 32% of employed adults say they Trump’s Job Approval Remains Low While Most Americans Don’t See the Effects of the Tax Cuts

Survey Finds West Virginia Voters Strongly Oppose State Legislature Action to Ban Medicaid Abortion Coverage

A new survey for WV FREE finds that West Virginia voters overwhelmingly support the state’s Medicaid program providing coverage for the full range of reproductive healthcare, including abortion, and by very significant margins, West Virginia voters oppose the state legislature taking action to ban abortion coverage from Medicaid. Additionally, across party lines, West Virginia voters Survey Finds West Virginia Voters Strongly Oppose State Legislature Action to Ban Medicaid Abortion Coverage

New Research among African-American Millennial Turnout Targets

Engaging and mobilizing young African Americans will be key to the future success of the Democratic Party. To that end, Garin-Hart-Yang, Brossard Research, and Global Strategy Group conducted a research project in September/October 2017 among African-American Millennial mobilization targets, on behalf of Priorities USA and Color of Change. The research consisted of focus groups and New Research among African-American Millennial Turnout Targets

Most Americans Would Oppose Infrastructure Plan That Sacrifices the Environment, New Poll Shows

A new study for the Center for American Progress and Defenders of Wildlife examines Americans’ opinions about potential changes to environmental regulations with regards to improving the country’s infrastructure.  The national survey of 1,000 voters finds that a majority of Americans across party lines believe that we can rebuild and modernize America’s infrastructure while also Most Americans Would Oppose Infrastructure Plan That Sacrifices the Environment, New Poll Shows

Findings of a Recent National Poll on Park Entrance Fees

Our new poll for the Outdoors Alliance for Kids—conducted in partnership with Republican firm Chesapeake Beach Consulting—finds substantial opposition to a Trump administration proposal to increase entrance fees at National Parks. Americans oppose this increase by more than two to one, and fully 72% say increasing federal funding for National Parks would be a better Findings of a Recent National Poll on Park Entrance Fees