Donald Trump has defied expectations throughout his short political career. Heading into the 2020 presidential election, most polls suggest that Trump is a slight underdog, but he still retains the ability to command attention and drive the media narrative today. Incumbency offers powerful advantages, particularly when traditional campaigning may be limited. However, one of Trump’s chief assets Continue Reading →
No one should underestimate Trump’s chances this year — in fact, before the coronavirus outbreak most Americans said he was likely to be reelected. Continue Reading →
Despite clear partisan gaps in views about the coronavirus outbreak, where Americans live is shaping how they respond to it. Continue Reading →
In The News April 4, 2020
More prayer, fewer donations: How the coronavirus is changing people’s religious habits
Survey report April 2, 2020
Fear, Frustration, and Faith: Americans Respond to the Coronavirus Outbreak

The March 2020 American Perspectives Survey finds that young people are most likely to have hoarded supplies and reveals a large partisan divide in opinions on how the federal government and Donald Trump handled coronavirus. Continue Reading →
When it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, younger and older Americans are not responding so differently. Continue Reading →
If Democrats plan to coast by on public antipathy alone, they could be in for a rude awakening. Continue Reading →
In The News February 24, 2020
Poll: Majorities of Democrats, independents say US spends ‘too little’ on education, health care
Younger Christians are much more comfortable than older Christians with the idea of dating someone who does not share their views about God. Continue Reading →