Inflation fears and politics shape views of Biden economy

By Josh Boak and Hannah Fingerhut | The Associated Press July 26, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is banking on the idea of making life more affordable for middle-class families — and that’s where the recent bout of inflation poses both a political and an economic risk. The U.S. economy may be poised…

AP-NORC poll: Many Republicans uneasy about party’s future

By Jill Colvin and Hannah Fingerhut | The Associated Press July 27, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Republicans want former President Donald Trump to have at least some influence over their party’s direction even as many who side with the GOP say they are uneasy about its future. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC…

AP-NORC poll: Inequity in community support for older adults

By Hannah Fingerhut | The Associated Press July 28, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans believe their communities are doing a good job meeting the needs of older adults, but white people may be better equipped than people of color to age within their communities, according to a new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center…

AP-NORC poll: Democrats optimistic but divided on compromise

By Bill Barrow and Emily Swanson | The Associated Press July 30, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — Six months into Democrats’ unified control of Washington, most Democrats are on board with President Joe Biden and where he’s trying to take the country — even if they’re divided on how to get there. A new poll from…

High trust in doctors, nurses in US, AP-NORC poll finds

By Emily Swanson and Tom Murphy | The Associated Press August 10, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans have high trust in doctors, nurses and pharmacists, a new poll finds. Researchers say that trust could become important in the push to increase COVID-19 vaccinations, as long as unvaccinated people have care providers they know and…