Don’t Believe the Trump Hype: Who is Actually Protesting in 2020
October 21, 2020
Even with COVID-19 dominating the news and people being asked to stay home and social distance, Americans are leaving their homes to protest the state of the nation ahead of the November Presidential election. Continue Reading →
For Republicans, Abortion Attitudes Differ Depending on the Composition of Their Social Circle
October 7, 2020
Although abortion attitudes are highly polarized between the two parties and the issue remains contentious, among Republicans, views vary depending on their political networks. Continue Reading →
Democrats and Republicans Believe Their Opponents’ Policies Threaten the National Interest
September 30, 2020
Lost amid the rhetorical brinksmanship in the fight to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who recently passed after battling pancreatic cancer, is the reason Republicans believe this particular fight is necessary and why Democrats are unlikely to take a measured response. Continue Reading →
Socially Distant: How Our Divided Social Networks Explain Our Politics
September 30, 2020
The American National Social Network Survey explains how personal networks and relationships condition personal behavior and influence decisions. Continue Reading →
More Americans see Trump as Conservative
May 8, 2020
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 →
Hating Donald Trump Won’t be Enough For Democrats to Win
March 3, 2020
If Democrats plan to coast by on public antipathy alone, they could be in for a rude awakening. Continue Reading →
Dating Across the Aisle is Difficult in the Age of Trump
February 10, 2020
It’s not surprising that Trump has intruded into our dating lives. Through social media, news coverage, and a barrage of controversial comments, Trump is a feature of American public life. Continue Reading →
Partisan Attachment: How Politics is Changing Dating and Relationships in the Trump Era
February 6, 2020
The January 2020 American Perspectives Survey explores dating and relationships. Abortion and Donald Trump are key dating dealbreakers for many Americans. Continue Reading →
Public views of political compromise and conflict and partisan misperceptions
October 2, 2019
The inaugural American Perspectives Survey takes a new look at political compromise, disagreement, and perceptions of the demographic makeup of Democrats and Republicans, revealing topics of agreement and misconception among the public. Continue Reading →