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In the wake of the Dobbs ruling, more Americans are citing abortion or women’s rights as priority issues

Abortion is named as a priority issue by Americans with opinions on both sides of the issue.

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Half of the public holds Trump responsible for the attack on the Capitol

Forty-eight percent say Donald Trump should be charged with a crime for his role in what happened at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and 49% think he bears a great deal of responsibility for the riot.

Economics

Bipartisan dissatisfaction with the direction of the country and the economy

Nearly all Republicans feel the country and economy are headed in the wrong direction. Three-quarters of Democrats agree.

Religion

Most Catholic Americans disagree with hardline positions of church leadership

Just a third of Catholics report the church has had an influence on their political views. Most Catholics support abortion rights and feel that Catholic politicians who do so should be allowed to receive Communion.