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What’s the Point? Despite Low Levels of Trust, Americans Still Want Government To Play a Major Role in Key Areas
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What’s the Point? Despite Low Levels of Trust, Americans Still Want Government To Play a Major Role in Key Areas
Americans continue to express displeasure with the federal government but expect it to do a lot on the economy and national security.
What’s the Point? On COVID-19, Americans Now Think the Worst of the Pandemic Is Behind Them
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What’s the Point? On COVID-19, Americans Now Think the Worst of the Pandemic Is Behind Them
After two years of battling COVID-19, the United States has made important progress and must now take additional steps to prepare for future pandemics.
What’s the Point? Americans Want Public Investments in R&D To Compete With China
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What’s the Point? Americans Want Public Investments in R&D To Compete With China
Americans support congressional action on an innovation and competitiveness bill.
What’s the Point? Americans Back Strong Action Against Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine
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What’s the Point? Americans Back Strong Action Against Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine
National security concerns among Americans have risen dramatically since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Voters back President Joe Biden’s efforts to impose economic sanctions and send military aid to Ukraine.
Republicans Versus Hispanics
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Republicans Versus Hispanics
Ruy Teixeira shows how Republican presidential candidates are on the wrong side of Latino public opinion.
Congressional Message and Research Toolkit
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Congressional Message and Research Toolkit
Toolkit from CAP Action provides messages and strategies candidates can use to connect with voters in this tough economic environment.
Jobs Are the Answer to Low Public Approval
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Jobs Are the Answer to Low Public Approval
Analysis from David Madland and Hannah Walton shows, throughout history, public opinion of the government improves as the employment rate rises.
Why Is the Public Suddenly Down on Unions?
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Why Is the Public Suddenly Down on Unions?
Karla Walter and David Madland explain why public support for unions has recently dropped and why it should go back up once the economy recovers.
Talking About a New, Green Economy
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Talking About a New, Green Economy
CAPAF and Third Way poll Americans' reaction to different messages about building a strong, new economy based on clean energy and green jobs.