One of the core challenges in governing a 21st century nation is the tension between unelected government managers and voters. Recently, a Napolitan Institute survey of federal government managers addressed this by asking the government leaders how they should respond if they thought regulations were needed but they were overwhelmingly opposed by voters. Most (54%)…
Going into Tuesday’s debate, Harris and Trump are neck and neck in almost every way. The challenge for both candidates will be to focus on what matters most to the American people, instead of playing into unhelpful, divisive rhetoric targeted at their opponent. The most important issues for voters remain the economy (36%), immigration (16%)…
Despite overwhelming support for requiring proof of citizenship to vote (86%), there is little support for holding up a budget agreement over the issue. A Napolitan News Service Survey of 1,000 registered voters found that 48% would rather avoid a government shutdown than force one in order to ensure new laws requiring proof of citizenship.…
Kamala Harris remains unknown to voters. Axios reported on nine major issues Harris has flipped on since beginning her campaign. Recent polling by Napolitan News Service on some of these key issues shows that a large number of Americans have no idea what she stands for. Building a Wall: Once in opposition to the project,…
What’s seen as weird in America is different from what’s currently seen as weird in the political world. Democratic legislators and candidates have spent the last month working to paint Donald Trump and JD Vance as nothing but “weird”. While the messaging has gained traction, what voters actually see as weird highlights just how out…
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Fewer than half of all voters (44%) know that a presidential debate is scheduled for next week. A Napolitan News Survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted September 3-4, 2024 found that just 26% both knew it was scheduled and definitely planned to watch. In comparison, before the last Presidential debate in June 2024, before President Biden…
The race for the White House remains stable and close in advance of next week’s scheduled debate. The latest Napolitan News National Survey shows Kamala Harris at 50% and Donald Trump at 48% (including leaners). This is the fifth straight week where both candidates have been within two points of 49%. Among voters with a…
Seventy (70%) percent of the Elite 1% trust the federal government to do the right thing most of the time. Only 22% of Registered Voters share this view. In fact, a larger number of voters—32%— rarely or never trust the federal government to do the right thing. Among the Elite 1%, however, just 7% exhibit…
Forty-two percent (42%) of voters say the U.S. should support Israel rather than the Palestinian groups. A Napolitan News Service Survey of 1,000 Registered Voters was conducted August 26-27, 2024. This level of support is up slightly from 38% in early August and 36% in late July. Please note the above data was collected before…