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We are thrilled to announce that @rodonnell.bsky.social has been named the next executive director of Data for Progress!

Ryan is an expert in survey methodology with a long history in progressive and union politics — he has worked with DFP since 2019 to shape our electoral polling.
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NEW: A majority of voters oppose giving the federal government authority over AI regulation and withholding funding from states that attempt to regulate AI.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Would Oppose the Federal Government Taking Control of AI Regulation. Description: As you may know, some federal lawmakers are considering a national policy that would give the federal government authority over artificial intelligence (AI) rules nationwide. Under this policy, the federal government could withhold federal funding from any states that attempt to regulate AI, and could challenge these state laws in court. Which of the following comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Key: a = I would support this policy if it were issued b = Don’t know c = I would oppose this policy if it were issued Results: All likely voters — a: 35%, b: 14%, c: 51% Democrat — a: 25%, b: 18%, c: 58% Independent / Third party — a: 30%, b: 9%, c: 61% Republican — a: 47%, b: 13%, c: 40% Survey conducted November 21–25, 2025 among 616 U.S. likely voters.
November 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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NEW: A strong majority (65%) of voters prefer that the United States takes ambitious action on climate change, even if other countries do not.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: A Strong Majority of Voters Think the U.S. Should Take Ambitious Action on Climate Change. Description: Which statement comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Response Options: A) The United States should take ambitious action to address climate change, even if other countries do not. We should lead the world on this issue and set the example for other countries to follow suit. B) Don't know C) If other countries do not take action to address climate change, the United States should not either. It is not fair for us to act while other countries contributing to the problem are sitting still. All likely voters — 65% chose A, 10% chose B, 25% chose C Democrat — 85% chose A, 6% chose B, 9% chose C Independent / Third party — 63% chose A, 11% chose B, 26% chose C Republican — 47% chose A, 12% chose B, 41% chose C November 14–17, 2025 survey of 1,224 U.S. likely voters.
November 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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NEW IL-09 poll with the Justice Coalition Action: Daniel Biss and Kat Abughazaleh are tied for first in the Democratic primary with 18% of the vote.

Laura Fine trails in third with 10%, and all other candidates receive 6% or less of the vote.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Current State of the IL-09 Democratic Primary. Description: If the March 2026 Democratic primary election for the U.S. House of Representatives was held tomorrow, and these were the candidates, who would you vote for? Daniel Biss — 18% Kat Abughazaleh — 18% Laura Fine — 10% Mike Simmons — 6% Another candidate — 6% Bushra Amiwala — 6% Hoan Huynh — 5% Not sure — 31% October 29-November 3, 2025 survey of 569 likely Democratic primary voters in IL-09.
November 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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NEW: The government shutdown improved perceptions of the Democratic Party among its own voters.

Democratic voters rated the party higher during the shutdown than after the last funding fight in March.

However, their ratings declined slightly once the shutdown ended.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Shutdown Temporarily Increased Base Voters' Perceptions of the Democratic Party. Description: Democrats and Democratic-leaning Independents were asked how they would grade the Democratic Party on their handling of Donald Trump. Post-Shutdown (Nov 14–17, 2025): A: 12%, B: 21%, C: 36%, D: 18%, F: 12% → A or B: 33%, C/D/F: 66%, Net: –33 During Shutdown (Nov 5–6, 2025): A: 16%, B: 25%, C: 31%, D: 13%, F: 13% → A or B: 41%, C/D/F: 57%, Net: –16 Pre-Shutdown (Mar 21–24, 2025): A: 10%, B: 17%, C: 26%, D: 23%, F: 21% → A or B: 27%, C/D/F: 70%, Net: –43 Survey conducted among ~560 likely Democratic and Democratic-leaning Independent voters in each wave.
November 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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NEW POLL: Voters agree that increased cryptocurrency uptake at the expense of traditional bank or credit union deposits will be harmful to local economies.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: A Bipartisan Majority of Voters Believe Increased Cryptocurrency Uptake Will Hurt Local Economies. Description: When thinking about more customers moving their deposits from banks or credit unions to cryptocurrency like stablecoin, which of the following statements comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Response Options: A) This will hurt local economies. It will limit credit availability (such as access to car, home, agricultural, or small business loans) in rural and underserved areas, because banks or credit unions rely on customer deposits to provide credit to the community. B) Don't know C) This will help local economies. It could create new ways for households and small businesses to borrow, save, and invest outside of traditional banking institutions through digital lending and decentralized finance. All likely voters — 65% chose A, 15% chose B, 20% chose C Democrat — 71% chose A, 13% chose B, 16% chose C Independent / Third party — 68% chose A, 14% chose B, 18% chose C Republican — 58% chose A, 17% chose B, 26% chose C October 24–27, 2025 survey of 1,235 U.S. likely voters.
November 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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NEW HI-01 poll with @ourhawaii808.bsky.social and @indivisible.org:

Among likely Dem. primary voters, Rep. Ed Case leads against a generic opponent by 7 points, with 21% undecided.

While Case leads by 24 points against two named challengers, the race tightens if he faces only one opponent.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Ed Case Leads a Generic Democratic Opponent by 7 Points, With 21% Undecided. Description: If the August 2026 Democratic primary election for the U.S. House of Representatives was held tomorrow, would you be more likely to vote for Ed Case or another Democratic candidate? Ed Case — 43% Another Democratic candidate — 36% Don't know — 21% October 6–14, 2025 survey of 366 likely Democratic primary voters in HI-01.
November 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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NEW: Voters support a variety of progressive immigration policies, including requiring officers to visibly display their identities and prohibiting the detainment of children in ICE facilities.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Support a Range of Progressive Immigration Policies. Description: Below are some policies around immigration enforcement. Please say to what extent you support or oppose these policies. Requiring federal agencies to swiftly report to Congress of any death of an individual in immigration enforcement custody — Support: 77%, Oppose: 14% Requiring immigration officers to visibly display their federal agencies though badges, uniforms, and clearly marked vehicles — Support: 75%, Oppose: 20% Prohibiting ICE from representing themselves as local police officers or other officials — Support: 66%, Oppose: 24% Preventing ICE from detaining, arresting, or transporting U.S. citizens outside the country — Support: 66%, Oppose: 25% Requiring the President to consult with Congress when invoking the Insurrection Act and allowing for civil action if the power is misused — Support: 65%, Oppose: 25% Requiring immigrant enforcement agencies to admit Members of Congress into facilities for unannounced inspections — Support: 63%, Oppose: 25% Requiring ICE to visibly display their identities, including their faces, during detentions and arrests — Support: 65%, Oppose: 28% Prohibiting the detainment of children in immigration facilities — Support: 63%, Oppose: 29% Prohibiting immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, places of worship, or public demonstrations — Support: 63%, Oppose: 31% Phasing out the use of private detention facilities and jails — Support: 52%, Oppose: 34% Prohibiting National Guard from being used for immigration enforcement purposes — Support: 55%, Oppose: 38% October 22–23, 2025 survey of 1,215 U.S. likely voters.
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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NEW from @deluzio.house.gov:

It’s not just the rent that’s too damn high — it’s everything.

The American Dream isn’t real for a lot of hardworking people; it’s been ripped away.

Democrats must make the patriotic fight to restore the American Dream the beating heart of our party.
Representative Chris Deluzio: We Need a New Vision of Politics to Restore the American Dream
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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NEW: After being provided with information on the government shutdown dynamic in Congress, a majority of voters (52%), including 61% of Independents, think Democrats should continue to push for negotiations to prevent health care price hikes.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: A Majority of Voters Say Democrats Should Continue Pushing for Health Care Negotiations. Description: Republican leaders in Congress have said they will allow a vote on the Democratic proposal to prevent health care price hikes, but only after the government is reopened. Democrats say that a vote on preventing health care price hikes, if taken after the government is reopened, will fail. Which of the following statements comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Statement 1: Democrats in Congress should continue to push for negotiations to prevent health care price hikes, even though the government shutdown will continue. Statement 2: Democrats in Congress should accept the Republican leaders' offer, even though the vote on preventing health care price hikes will likely fail if taken after the government is reopened All likely voters — Statement 1: 52%, Don't know: 6%, Statement 2: 42% Democrat — Statement 1: 83%, Don't know: 4%, Statement 2: 12% Independent / Third party — Statement 1: 61%, Don't know: 8%, Statement 2: 31% Republican — Statement 1: 19%, Don't know: 6%, Statement 2: 75% November 5, 2025 survey of 1,236 U.S. likely voters.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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NEW: Voters have a highly favorable view of SNAP, including 71% of Independents and 69% of Republicans.

Voters trust the Democratic Party (51%) more than the Republican Party (43%) to handle SNAP.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Have a Highly Favorable View of SNAP. Description: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or food stamps? All likely voters — Favorable: 79%, Unfavorable: 16% Democrat — Favorable: 92%, Unfavorable: 6% Independent / Third party — Favorable: 71%, Unfavorable: 19% Republican — Favorable: 69%, Unfavorable: 24% October 31–November 3, 2025 survey of 1,228 U.S. likely voters.
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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zohran's election wasn't just a quirk of NYC — his policies are popular nationwide. voters want to see moral conviction and concrete plans to lower costs
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NEW DFP Insight:

Voters everywhere respond when a candidate connects economic populism to clear, actionable goals.

Zohran Mamdani's policies are key examples — and they have popular appeal nationwide.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Nationwide Support Key Planks of Zohran Mamdani's Platform. Description: Do you support or oppose each of the following policy proposals? Speeding up the approval process to build affordable housing — Support: 83%, Oppose: 12% Penalizing landlords who significantly increase rent or violate tenant protections — Support: 82%, Oppose: 12% Cutting fines and fees for small businesses — Support: 70%, Oppose: 15% Adding a 2 percent tax on income over $1 million — Support: 72%, Oppose: 18% Raising taxes on corporations — Support: 72%, Oppose: 19% Creating new violence de-escalation programs and mental health teams to respond to certain 911 calls instead of the police — Support: 71%, Oppose: 19% Spending funds to provide free child care for every child from infancy through age 3 — Support: 65%, Oppose: 25% October 31–November 3, 2025 survey of 1,228 U.S. likely voters.
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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NEW DFP Insight:

Voters everywhere respond when a candidate connects economic populism to clear, actionable goals.

Zohran Mamdani's policies are key examples — and they have popular appeal nationwide.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Nationwide Support Key Planks of Zohran Mamdani's Platform. Description: Do you support or oppose each of the following policy proposals? Speeding up the approval process to build affordable housing — Support: 83%, Oppose: 12% Penalizing landlords who significantly increase rent or violate tenant protections — Support: 82%, Oppose: 12% Cutting fines and fees for small businesses — Support: 70%, Oppose: 15% Adding a 2 percent tax on income over $1 million — Support: 72%, Oppose: 18% Raising taxes on corporations — Support: 72%, Oppose: 19% Creating new violence de-escalation programs and mental health teams to respond to certain 911 calls instead of the police — Support: 71%, Oppose: 19% Spending funds to provide free child care for every child from infancy through age 3 — Support: 65%, Oppose: 25% October 31–November 3, 2025 survey of 1,228 U.S. likely voters.
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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NEW AK POLL:

We find that Mary Peltola leads Sen. Sullivan by one point in a hypothetical Senate race.

If she were to run for governor, we find Peltola in a commanding lead, leading the next Republican candidate by 31 points in the first round of ranked choice voting.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Peltola and Sullivan Neck and Neck in Hypothetical 2026 Senate Matchup. Description: If the November 2026 general election for U.S. Senator from Alaska was being held tomorrow, and these were the candidates, who would you rank higher? Democrat Mary Peltola — 46% Republican Dan Sullivan — 45% I would rank neither — 5% Not sure — 4% October 17–23, 2025 survey of 823 AK likely voters.
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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NEW: Energy prices are straining Americans.

But voters like renewable energy, view wind and solar as the cheapest forms of energy, and don't blame renewables for high prices.

That gives Democrats the high ground to go on offense on energy prices.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Most Blame Utility Companies for Higher Electric Utility Bills. Description: Who or what do you think is most responsible for higher electric utility bills? Utility companies increasing profits — 38% Increased energy demand from new industries (like AI) — 14% Extreme weather events causing higher energy demand — 11% Aging or inadequate energy infrastructure — 10% Foreign conflicts limiting energy supply — 9% Increased reliance on fossil fuels — 8% Increased reliance on wind and solar energy — 5% Something else [please specify] — 5% September 19–22, 2025 survey of 1,361 U.S. likely voters.
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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I’m deeply honored to lead Data for Progress into our next chapter.

The point of our research is not to determine what our values should be, but how to fight for our values most effectively.

Excited to keep working with our amazing, dedicated team to sharpen our strategy.
dataforprogress.org Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 26d
We are thrilled to announce that @rodonnell.bsky.social has been named the next executive director of Data for Progress!

Ryan is an expert in survey methodology with a long history in progressive and union politics — he has worked with DFP since 2019 to shape our electoral polling.
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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We are thrilled to announce that @rodonnell.bsky.social has been named the next executive director of Data for Progress!

Ryan is an expert in survey methodology with a long history in progressive and union politics — he has worked with DFP since 2019 to shape our electoral polling.
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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NEW: Voters think affordability is a bigger problem for the U.S. than declines in meaning and community, except for one group: men who voted for Trump in 2024.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Think Affordability Is More Important Than Declines in Meaning and Community — Except Men Who Voted for Trump. Description: Which of the following is a bigger problem facing the U.S.? Response Options: A) We're the wealthiest country in the history of the world, and yet most Americans struggle to afford necessities like health care, housing, and groceries. B) Don't know C) Many Americans feel increasingly disconnected from one another, as work becomes less fulfilling and traditional forms of community have eroded. All likely voters — 67% chose A, 2% chose B, 30% chose C Men, voted for Trump — 47% chose A, 2% chose B, 51% chose C Women, voted for Trump — 65% chose A, 2% chose B, 32% chose C See the full poll here: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/10/29/voters-think-americas-problems-are-more-economic-than-cultural-except-men-who-voted-for-trump
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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NEW: Voters have a mixed view of modernity.

A majority think the global integration of our economy and multiculturalism have been positive developments, while viewing the decline in religion and increased consumption of technology and material goods as mostly negative.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Are Critical of Some Aspects of Modernity, Positive About Others. Description: In your opinion, have each of the following had a mostly positive or mostly negative impact on life in the U.S.? The U.S. becoming a more multicultural and diverse country — Positive: 71%, Negative: 21% The U.S. joining international organizations like NATO and the World Trade Organization — Positive: 68%, Negative: 19% Americans' increased access to retail giants like Amazon, Walmart, and Dollar General — Positive: 69%, Negative: 23% The U.S. economy becoming more globally interconnected — Positive: 63%, Negative: 24% Americans increasingly living in suburban developments — Positive: 58%, Negative: 22% See full poll at: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/10/29/voters-have-mixed-views-on-modernity-and-think-life-in-the-us-is-getting-worse
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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NEW: A strong majority of voters (65%) — including a slight plurality of Republicans — disapprove of President Trump’s pardon of George Santos, who sent a “passionate plea to President Trump” shortly before his pardon.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Disapprove of Trump's Pardon of George Santos. Description: Recently, President Trump issued a pardon to George Santos, a former Republican congressman who was convicted and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges in 2024. Shortly before being pardoned, Santos had sent a letter titled a "passionate plea to President Trump" to ask for his pardon. Do you approve or disapprove of President Trump pardoning George Santos? All likely voters — Approve: 24%, Disapprove: 65% Democrat — Approve: 9%, Disapprove: 87% Independent / Third party — Approve: 21%, Disapprove: 66% Republican — Approve: 42%, Disapprove: 42% October 24–27, 2025 survey of 1,235 U.S. likely voters.
October 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Two in three voters have heard "a lot" or "some" about rising health insurance premiums.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Most Voters Are Hearing About Rising Premiums. Description: Starting in October, open enrollment season begins. This is a limited period of time when Americans can choose or make changes to their health insurance plans for 2026. This year, health insurance premiums for those who purchase coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchange are estimated to double on average. And premiums for employer-sponsored insurance are expected to increase by 9% on average, the highest increase in six years. How much have you seen, read, or heard about the rising health insurance premiums? All likely voters — 'A lot' or 'Some': 66%, 'Only a little' or 'Nothing at all': 34% Democrat — 'A lot' or 'Some': 67%, 'Only a little' or 'Nothing at all': 33% Independent / Third party — 'A lot' or 'Some': 68%, 'Only a little' or 'Nothing at all': 32% Republican — 'A lot' or 'Some': 63%, 'Only a little' or 'Nothing at all': 37% October 22–23, 2025 survey of 1,215 U.S. likely voters.
October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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NEW from @dataforprogress.org & @cplusc.bsky.social: As electricity prices rise, voters most often blame utility companies.

They're not wrong: Research from @cplusc.bsky.social & @publicgrids.org shows that this affordability crisis is enabled by utilities’ ratemaking practices & policies, ...

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Most Blame Utility Companies for Higher Electric Utility Bills. Description: Who or what do you think is most responsible for higher electric utility bills? Utility companies increasing profits — 38% Increased energy demand from new industries (like AI) — 14% Extreme weather events causing higher energy demand — 11% Aging or inadequate energy infrastructure — 10% Foreign conflicts limiting energy supply — 9% Increased reliance on fossil fuels — 8% Increased reliance on wind and solar energy — 5% Something else [please specify] — 5% September 19–22, 2025 survey of 1,361 U.S. likely voters.
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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NEW: A majority of voters (62%) — including majorities across party lines — support the U.S. providing an increased amount of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Support Increasing Humanitarian Aid for Palestinians in Gaza. Description: Would you support or oppose the U.S. providing an increased amount of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza? All likely voters — Support: 63%, Oppose: 26% Democrat — Support: 68%, Oppose: 21% Independent / Third party — Support: 66%, Oppose: 23% Republican — Support: 56%, Oppose: 32% October 17–20, 2025 survey of 1,191 U.S. likely voters.
October 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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NEW: A majority of voters (61%) have heard either “a lot” or “some” about this weekend’s “No Kings” protests.

Among voters who have heard about the No Kings protests, a majority (52%) say they’ve heard mostly positive things.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Have Heard Mostly Positive Things About the No Kings Protests. Description: Has what you have heard, seen, or read about nationwide "No Kings" protests been mostly positive or negative? (Asked only to respondents who had heard about the No Kings protests) All likely voters — Mostly positive: 52%, Don't know: 7%, Mostly negative: 42% Democrat — Mostly positive: 80%, Don't know: 4%, Mostly negative: 15% Independent / Third party — Mostly positive: 53%, Don't know: 7%, Mostly negative: 40% Republican — Mostly positive: 18%, Don't know: 10%, Mostly negative: 72% October 17–20, 2025 survey of 972 U.S. likely voters who heard at least "a little" about the No Kings protests.
October 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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NEW: A majority of voters (63%) disapprove of the Trump administration’s memo to reject the guarantee that furloughed federal workers receive back pay.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Strongly Disapprove of Trump's Memo to Reject Guaranteed Back Pay for Federal Workers. Description: As you may know, there is currently a government shutdown, which will require many federal government workers to take a leave of absence. Previously, these workers were guaranteed "back pay" as compensation for their required time off. However, President Trump recently issued a memo to reject this guarantee, meaning these workers are no longer guaranteed back pay for their required time off. Do you approve or disapprove of this new decision from the Trump administration? All likely voters — Approve: 32%, Disapprove: 63% Democrat — Approve: 10%, Disapprove: 86% Independent / Third party — Approve: 27%, Disapprove: 63% Republican — Approve: 54%, Disapprove: 39% October 14–15, 2025 survey of 1,264 U.S. likely voters.
October 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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NEW: The government shutdown and ceasefire in Gaza were the top stories breaking through to voters from Oct. 10-13.

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Horizontal bar chart titled “Most Heard News Story: Oct. 10–13, 2025.” It shows the results of an open-ended survey question asking U.S. likely voters what news story they heard about most recently. The top responses are: Government shutdown — 25% Ceasefire in Gaza — 22% [All other items] — 11% Immigration / Deportations — 6% Nothing — 5% National Guard / Chicago / Portland — 5% Tariffs — 4% Crime — 4% Charlie Kirk assassination — 3% Nobel Prize — 2% General comments about Trump administration — 2% Blank / Unintelligible — 2% Don’t know — 2% Tennessee explosion — 1% Weather / Climate — 1% James Comey / Letitia James indictments — 1% Foreign policy (not Israel / Gaza) — 1% Epstein — 1%. Survey conducted October 10–13, 2025, among 1,217 likely voters by Data for Progress.
October 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM