Government and International Affairs

State of the Facts 2024

The public is highly skeptical of election information heading into November 2024.

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Most feel that democracy is at stake in the upcoming presidential election

Only 21% of adults feel U.S democracy is strong enough to prevail no matter who wins the election in November.

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Few are very confident the Secret Service can protect presidential candidates from political violence

A majority believe political division and the Secret Service are to blame for the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Politics

Democrats are supportive of Harris, but many adults think Trump has the electoral advantage

Fifty-six percent believe Donald Trump is likely to prevail in the 2024 general election if Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee. Most are pessimistic about the state of politics in the country.

Politics

Most support protecting access to IVF

Sixty-two percent favor protecting access to IVF, including many Democrats and Republicans. There is more disagreement and uncertainty regarding the destruction of embryos created through the procedure.