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Biden’s promise to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court

Although Biden’s pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court does not resonate with the many, it is important to most Black Americans.

Government and International Affairs

America’s role in the Russia and Ukraine situation

Americans are more likely to say the U.S. should have a minor role rather than a major one in the situation between Russia and Ukraine. The public is increasingly concerned that Russia’s global influence poses a direct threat to the United States.

Politics

AP VoteCast 2021 Virginia Governor Election

The VoteCast survey of 3,493 registered voters in the Commonwealth of Virginia was conducted between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2, 2021, concluding as polls closed on Election Day.

Politics

A year after inauguration, Biden faces a more critical and pessimistic public

Americans’ confidence in President Biden’s leadership has waned over his first year in office as more people feel the country is headed in the wrong direction.

Politics

2022: The public’s priorities and expectations

January 10, 2022 As nearly 800,000 Americans died due to the pandemic and the economy experiences a surge of inflation and an employment slowdown, most Americans are pessimistic about the year ahead. COVID-19 continues to top the list of Americans’ priorities for the government to address, but not as overwhelmingly as last year. To explore…